Course Content and Outcome Guide for AVS 127
- Date:
- 04-MAR-2008
- Posted by:
- Lawrence Altree
- Course Number:
- AVS 127
- Course Title:
- Introduction to Aviation
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture hours:
- 40
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 0
- Lab hours:
- 0
- Special Fee:
Course Description
Examines aviation from early flight to future potentials. Introduces career opportunities in all fields of aviation and outlines career advancement possibilities. Provides general overview of pilot certificates and ratings and training aircraft used. May include visits to area aviation facilities. Open to general public.Addendum to Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the Aviation Science program to prospective aviation professionals. The course provides an overview of the aviation industry, including both airplane and helicopter training and careers. It also delves into some aviation industry current issues and human factors such as flight physiology, crew resource management and safe aeronautical decision-making.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
Course Activities and Design
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Outcomes will be assessed through assignments, projects and peer assessment of small group participation. Assessment of attendance will be included.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Airport Etiquette
Fundamentals of Learning to Fly
Airplane jobs
Helicopter jobs
Aviation Organizations / Communities
Noise
Diversity in Aviation
Aeronautical Decision Making
Crew Resource Managment
Checklists
Accident Analysis