BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AVIATION MANAGEMENT

AVM 301 AVIATION MANAGEMENT WRITING AND COMMUNICATION This course is a study of the writing and communication skills used by managers in the aviation industry. Foundations of technical writing style and documentation are followed by descriptions of specific aviation-related technical writing applications such as correspondence, grants, manuals, progress reports and promotional materials. Specialized skills such as conflict resolution, technical presentations and electronic communication complete the course. AVM 370 AIRPORT PLANNING To acquaint the student with the basic concepts of airport planning and construction, as well as an investigation of various community characteristics and resources. AVM 371 AVIATION INDUSTRY REGULATION Students will study the various regulatory agencies of the industry and their functions. This course is writing intensive and reflects the College’s Communication-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. Prerequisite: English 101 AVM 372 AIRPORT MANAGEMENT A study of the operation of an airport devoted to the phases of lighting, fuel systems, field marking, field buildings, hangars, and surrounding community. AVM 373 AIRLINE MANAGEMENT A study of the administrative aspects of airline operation and management including a detailed study of airline organizational structure. AVM 374 GENERAL AVIATION OPERATIONS A study of general aviation operations including fixed base operations (fuel, sales, flight training, charter, etc.), corporate aviation (business aviation, corporate flight departments, executive air fleets, etc.) and the general aviation aircraft manufacturing industry. AVM 375 LEGAL ASPECTS OF AVIATION The student will develop an awareness of air transportation. The course will emphasize basic law as it related to contracts, personnel, liabilities, and legal authority of governmental units and agencies.