AVIATN 4400
Transcript Abbreviation:
Airport Mgmnt
Course Description:
Comprehensive study of airport operations and management; role of the airport manager in planning, finance, administration, public relations, socio-political and environmental considerations, and operational requirements and maintenance.
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:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Aviatn 3000.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for Aviation 552.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Provide an understanding of the airport's role in the aviation system and the community's economic development.
Provide an understanding of the management, operational, financial, and development issues surrounding an airport.
Provide practical knowledge necessary to enter the airport management field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport administration and ownership | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Airport finance, budget, ACIP, economic impacts | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Federal Reauthorization and Airway Trust fund | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Airport certification, maintenance, safety, and security | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Air Traffic Control and airport security. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Airport development, planning, and construction | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Airport Services, FBOs, and non-aeronautical vendors and contractors. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 20% |
| Midterm 2 | 20% |
| Midterm 3 | 20% |
| Issue Project | 30% |
| Assignments | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Compliance Handbook 5190.6A | Federal Aviation Administration |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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