AVIATN 3700
Transcript Abbreviation:
DIV AVN
Course Description:
This course is an analysis of what it takes to create and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce in the aviation industry. Students will engage with guest speakers and readings to understand how diversity, inclusion, and equity are defined. Readings will cover the historical significance of diversity and inclusion efforts.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
7 weeks (autumn or spring)
4 weeks (summer only)
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2000, 2100, and 2200; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
By the end of the course students will understand the ways in which diversity and inclusion are defined in the aviation industry.
By the end of the course students will be motivated to engage in outreach and engagement efforts, to address diversity and inclusion at the local, national, and international level.
By the end of this course students will be able to exhibit empathy towards women, persons of color, and other underrepresented groups.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion Topics: -how diversity, inclusion, and equity are defined -How the COE and CAS currently address these issues -guest speakers | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| History of Diversity and Inclusion in Aviation: -Tuskegee Airmen and Executive Order 9981 -Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS) -social representations of women and persons of color throughout history | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Current Issues of Diversity and Inclusion: -Crew Resource Management -managing diversity and inclusion in the workforce -'emotional labor' of underrepresented groups in the work environment -current efforts on the part of aviation companies to address diversity and inclusion | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Social Media: -Understanding the role of social media representations in the public's understanding of diversity and inclusion -how does social media influence and change our perspectives? | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Guest Speakers: -COE Chief Diversity Officer -Tuskegee Airmen Representative -Transwoman First Officer (undisclosed Regional Airline) -Airline Human Resources Representative -additional guest speakers as available | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| General Readings: One class session each week, students will be focused on a particular assigned reading. Currently those readings are "Hidden Figures" and "Cabin Pressure: African American Pilots, Flight Attendants, and Emotional Labor." | 18.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Participation | 20% |
| Diversity statements (described above) | 15% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Faculty Lecturer Interviews | 15% |
| Final Paper | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Figures: The American dream and the untold story of the black women mathematicians who helped win the space race | Margot Lee Shetterly | |
| Cabin Pressure: African American Pilots, Flight Attendants and Emotional Labor | Louwanda Evans |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info: