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AVN1101 Introduction to Aviation

Semester 1, 2022 Springfield On-campus
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Business
Grading basis : Graded
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Overview

This course introduces students to the exciting world of aviation. It is the cornerstone for all other aviation courses that students will work on while undertaking their degree in aviation. It will use a brief history of aviation as the foundation stone to then build students’ knowledge and understanding of the way that the modern aviation industry operates now and how it may operate into the future. Students will be exposed to the spectrum of aviation systems and organisations so that they have the best information to base their careers upon.

This course briefly studies the history of the aviation industry and students investigate and experience the requirements of discipline and professionalism in this industry. The history of the industry will be used to develop an understanding of the modern aviation industry and how the industry is currently managed and governed as well as how airlines, airports, air traffic control and other aviation entities operate and combine to create this exciting and innovative industry. Students will begin their professional development in the industry in this course concomitantly with other first year courses by investigating and experiencing aspects of the industry such as appropriate dress, bearing, professional attitudes and non-technical skills.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. analyse the global air transport system structure, and its history, including key milestones, and how this development has been influenced by commercial and safety imperatives;
  2. perform foundation level research using critical evaluation skills;
  3. demonstrate written and oral communication skills within the context of a professional aviation environment;
  4. relate the principles of future developments and growth in the industry and how this growth may impact safety.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Overview and history of aviation 30.00
2. Airlines 25.00
3. Airports 15.00
4. Air traffic control 10.00
5. Regulatory systems 10.00
6. Future growth and safety 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

All text and materials required for this course will be made available via the ¾«¶«´«Ã½app Desk.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Description Weighting (%)
QUIZ 1 10
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 1 40
GROUP PRESENTATION 40
QUIZ 2 10
Date printed 10 February 2023