2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AVIT 135 - Aviation Safety Management Systems
PREREQUISITES: AVIT 111 - Introduction to Aviation Technology
PROGRAM: Aviation Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring 2019
This course introduces the challenges and complexity of aviation security faced by aviation professionals across the industry. It traces the evolution of current security approaches and explores technologies and processes targeting threat mitigation and improved operational efficiency.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to;
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Develop an outline of the essential characteristics of natural and man-made threats to national and international aviation.
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Solve problems as an individual and in coordination with team members.
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Compose historical timelines reflecting methods and outcomes used to counter aviation security threats.
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Identify functions and interdependencies of local, national, and international aviation security agencies.
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Differentiate between individual privacy and national security related to aviation.
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Exhibit the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be a success in the chosen area of the aviation industry.
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Develop an ability to do basic research, interpret and analyze the data and make useful presentations based on that research.
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Develop the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to be useful participants in the student’s profession, society, and country, i.e. higher order thinking, communicating, interacting, managing information, and valuing.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- History of terrorism and security
- Legal foundation of security
- National Response Plan
- NIPP
- Disaster Management Plan
- FEMA, DHS, NFPA, and TEMA
- ICAO & Aircraft Security
- Commercial Aviation Security
- Aviation HAZMAT
- Air Emergency Plan
GRADING POLICY
GRADE DISTRIBUTION
A……………90-100
B…………….80-89
C…………….70-79
D……………60-69
F…………….0-59
Course Addendum - Syllabus
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