AVIATN 2900
Transcript Abbreviation:
ATC Fundamentals
Course Description:
This course is an in-depth examination of the role and function of the Air Traffic Control environment as it relates to operations and pilot communications within the National Airspace System (NAS).
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: 2300, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
To understand the role of air traffic control within the aviation industry and national airspace system, including navigation and navigational aids; airspace; Enroute, radar, and non-radar operations; communication procedures and protocol.
To understand the roles and challenges of technology within the National Airpsace System, as well as safety and environmental concerns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Air Traffic Control | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| National Airspace System, weather and weather impacts | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Human factors, international operations | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Research, NextGen, technology | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to ATC systems, airlines, ATC operations, air carriers, communication, phraseology | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Final Exam | 30% |
| Mid term Exam | 25% |
| Assignments and quizzes | 30% |
| participation | 15% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FAA Air Traffic Control 7110.65 |
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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