AVIATN 4201
Transcript Abbreviation:
Applied Dispatch
Course Description:
Study of dispatch fundamentals, aircraft systems, performance, ATC requirements, and the practical application of dispatching an aircraft. All students are required to be 21 years of age upon completion of this course in order to receive a graduate certificate allowing you to sit for the FAA Aircraft Dispatch Practical Exam. This is an RATP approved course.
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:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
8 weeks (summer only)
7 weeks (autumn or spring)
6 weeks (summer only)
4 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
AVIATN 4200 and instructor permission
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Develop an awareness of the aircraft, its systems, performance, ATC requirements, and the practical application of dispatching an aircraft.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage One: Regulations, advanced meteorology, aircraft systems, and advanced performance | 15.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Preflight, flight planning, ATC Flight Plan Filing and Documentation, Briefing Techniques, Decision to operate a flight, and flight plan application | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Dispatch communication, ATC Responsibilities, traffic management, separation minimums | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Weight and Balance, operational control, special use airports | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 30% |
| Midterm | 35% |
| Final exam | 35% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Aircraft Dispatch Course Packet | ||
| 2019 Federal Aviation Regulations for Flight Crew | ||
| FAA Instrument Flying Handbook |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
AVIATN_4201_basic.pdf
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