AVIATN 2300
Transcript Abbreviation:
AC Perf & Weather
Course Description:
Weather theory, patterns, data, and analysis. Data formats and sources. Consideration of weather conditions as they relate to aircraft and flight performance.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
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 2000 and 2100.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for Aviation 410 or 411.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Provide working knowledge and understanding of weather conditions as they relate to aviation considerations.
Provide working knowledge and understanding of aircraft capabilities in various weather environments.
Application of weather data to trip and flight planning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric energy, temperature, density, and pressure | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Textual and graphical weather representations. | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Wind, moisture, and stability | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Air masses, clouds, ceilings and visibility. | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Turbulence, icing, and hazards | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Aircraft structural and operational characteristics and behavior in various weather scenarios. | 7.0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Quizzes | 10% |
| 2 Exams | 30% |
| Homework | 30% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Weather Explained | John Holley | |
| Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) | ||
| Aeronautical Informational Manual |
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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