AVIATION MANAGEMENT COURSES
AVM 301. Aviation History & Development (3)
Three hours per week. A review of aviation from Kitty Hawk to the
Shuttle. Special emphasis will be given to those political and geographical
situations which contributed to the development of aviation. The influence of
World Wars I and II and the subsequent technological developments in aviation
will be stressed. An examination of those aspects of aviation that have
contributed to its rapid growth.
AVM 302. Aviation Economics (3)
Three hours per week.
Prerequisite: ECON 201. A review of supply and demand and their application to
aviation. An examination of airline route structure and guidelines that have
contributed to relative successes and failures of various air carriers.
Inter-national trade in regard to air commerce also will be studied. Factors
contributing to the economic health of airlines such as yield management and
cost control are addressed.
AVM 306. Airport Planning & Management (3)
Three
hours per week. Prerequisite: MGT 310. Acquaints the student with the basic
concepts of airport planning and management. Master planning and the legal and
statutory framework within which airports operate are discussed, along with the
operational, financial, environmental, and public service aspects of an
airport’s existence. Fundamentals of airport configuration are introduced
including design requirements for both landside and airside facilities.
Personnel resources and day-to-day management also will be examined.
AVM 311. Airline Management (3; F, S)
Three hours per
week. Prerequisite: MGT 310. Acquaints the student with the basic concepts of
airline management and operations. Applied concepts of business, personnel and
management as they elate to the airline industry. An airline business simulation
will accompany the course.
AVM 403. The Aviation Transportation System Environment (3)
Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Junior status. A study of the
history, current status, and future development of the National Airspace System.
Surveys air navigation facilities and systems and examines air traffic control
structure, organization and procedures with particular emphasis on the
legislative and regulatory roots of the system. Introduces international air
traffic management agreements and operations.
AVM 404. Civil Aviation Operations (3)
Three hours per
week. Prerequisite: MGT 310. A study of general aviation businesses. How to
manage aircraft operations on a profitable basis within the regulatory framework
of the federal government. Examines competition, growth, liability, and good
business management practices. Considers personnel recruiting, training and
management, along with effective supervision and control.
AVM 405. Advanced Air Traffic Control (3)
Three hours per
week. Prerequisites: AVS 101, AVS 102 and AVM 403. This course includes advanced
radar, non-radar and tower procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of all ATC
procedures, airspace utility and separation standards is stressed with a focus
on the terminal ATC environment. The curriculum will also encompass the FAA’s
Air Traffic Basics Course; to ensure students have a broad knowledge of the
aviation industry; and possess the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to
succeed in ATC training.
AVM 406. Aviation Law (3)
Three hours per week.
Prerequisite: Junior status. The application of business law practices to
aviation. Considers land acquisition, airport liability, lease contracts,
product liability and government regulations. International law and treaties
that affect the aviation industry will be studied.
AVM 407. Crew Resource Management (3)
Three hours per
week. Prerequisite: Junior status and AVS 103. The study of psychological
factors that affect the efficiency and safety of flight. The course emphasizes
airline cockpit crew coordination, situational awareness, communication,
workload management, decision-making and human error management.
AVM 480. Special Topics in Aviation – Elective (var. 1-3;
AR)
One to three hours per week. Prerequisites: AVM 302 and
consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits as content
changes. A study of selected topics of major interest in aviation not covered in
other course offerings. The topic for the semester will be indicated in
advance.
AVM 490. Internship in Aviation Management – Elective (var. 1-12)
Five to 15 hours per week. Prerequisites: Junior status and a 2.5
overall GPA of or better and 3.0 GPA or better in the major. For additional
information and requirements, see the introduction to the Davis College of
Business section in this catalog and consult with the Division of
Aeronautics.
AVM 610. Risk Management in Commercial Aviation (3)
This course is a study of the Federal Administration’s Air
Transportation Oversight System (ATOS) and its effect on the conduct of business
in commercial aviation. ATOS is a risk management process used by the FAA as its
primary surveillance methodology for certificated air carriers. At the
conclusion of this course, students will have a practical understanding of the
FAA’s ATOS system as it applies to the management of a certificated air carrier,
effects on major air transportation companies, and impact on the practical
economies of air carrier operations
AVM 620. Airport Management (3)
This course provides a
detailed introduction to the Airport as a complex business enterprise. The goal
is to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the complex
business and commercial functions required for successful airport operations and
planning. Tactical and strategic decisions, aircraft maintenance, schedule and
route planning will be discussed in depth. Additionally, marketing management
and customer delivery systems including advertising, product planning and
customer service are included. Case studies provide real world association with
the course principles. Students in the Aviation Management
concentration who complete AVM 620 will be exempt from taking the DSIM 570 core
course.
AVM 630. Airline Management (3)
This course is a
comprehensive introduction to the functional activities required for airline
operations and planning. Tactical and strategic decisions, aircraft maintenance,
schedule and route planning are discussed in depth. Additionally, marketing
management and customer delivery systems, to include advertising, product
planning and customer service are included. Case studies provide real world
association with the course principles.