Introduction to Aeronautical Science ASCI 202 Embry-Riddle Classroom Course Syllabus

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1 Introduction to Aeronautical Science ASCI 202 Embry-Riddle Classroom Course Syllabus Credit Hours: 3 Credits Academic Term: August 2018 December 2018 Meetings: Location: Instructor: Office Hours: Monday Friday, Cartersville High School - Classroom Amy Archer Monday Friday, & By Appointment Telephone: archera6@erau.edu aarcher@cartersville.k12.ga.us Course Description: An introductory course in aeronautical sciences that provides students an orientation in aviation topics appropriate to Aeronautical Science degree programs. Subjects include the aviation profession, the science of flight, safety, security and human factors; aviation resources; the aviation environment; and meteorology. Course Goals: To provide a foundation of essential and specialized knowledge in aviation and aerospace systems appropriate to Aeronautical Science degrees. The student should demonstrate an understanding of the systems of aviation/aerospace, an insight into how these systems function together in the aviation/aerospace industry, and an understanding of how the aviation professional relates to the environments in which they operate. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Explain the qualifications, attributes, ethics, and responsibilities of aviation professionals and examine the financial and educational requirements of those aviation careers. 1

2 2. Describe the qualifications, privileges and limitations of all classes of certification to include pilot, maintenance, avionics, dispatch, and air traffic control. 3. Explain the aerodynamic considerations and performance capabilities of aircraft and discuss the importance of environmental factors affecting aircraft performance. 4. Describe the operating characteristics of aircraft propulsion, control, electrical, environmental, and hydraulic systems. 5. Identify aviation reliability and maintainability issues and compare typical maintenance cycles. 6. Discuss aviation safety and security concerns including, Safety Management Systems (SMS), aircraft accident prevention, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regulations on accident reporting, and the regulations, policies, and procedures of the Transportation Security Agency. 7. Determine the responsibilities of operators, pilots, mechanics, managers, and owners regarding human factors and team resource management. 8. Explain the framework of National and International Laws and Regulations that regulate the aviation industry. 9. Explain the impact of airport design, development, operations, funding sources, environmental issues, and environmental laws on airport systems. 10. Outline the basic structure of the national airspace system and compare air traffic control systems between enroute, terminal, tower, and flight service functions; and describe equipment and capacity limits. Describe the impact of the FAA's National Airspace System Plan (NASP) on these current air traffic control systems. 11. Explain weather hazards, structure and energy of the atmosphere, and air mass circulation and fronts. Use weather observations, analysis, and forecasting to determine risk management policies for critical weather situations and severe storms. 12. Demonstrate appropriate selection and application of a research method and statistical analysis (where required), specific to the course subject matter. Required Course Materials: APA Manual (Publication manual of the American Psychological Association) (6th ed.). (2010). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN:

3 Grading: Midterm Examination 15% Final Examination 20% Discussion Activities 20% Case Analysis Papers 30% Participation/Canvas Work 15% Total 100% ** Assignments turned in pass the Due Date and Time will be subject to a 30-point penalty UNDERGRADUATE Grade Grade A (Superior) B (Above Average) C (Average) D (Below Average) Below 60 F (Failure) Library: The Jack R. Hunt Library, located on the Daytona Beach Campus, is the primary library for all Worldwide Campus students. Web & Chat: library@erau.edu Text: (386) Library Phone: (386) or (800) Hours: Case Analysis Papers (30% of your course grade): You will develop four papers on specific topics from an aeronautical science perspective. The first paper, assigned in Module 1 and due in Module 2, should cover the assigned course topics learned in those modules. The second paper, assigned in Module 3, is due in Module 4. It should cover the assigned course topic. The third paper, assigned in Module 5, is due in Module 6 and will cover the assigned course topic. The fourth paper, is assigned in Module 7 and is due in Module 8 and will cover the assigned course topic appropriate for these modules. Papers should be a formal, two to three-page paper/essay, APA style, grammatically sound, double-spaced, and free of spelling errors. The four papers are worth 30% of your final grade. All papers/projects submitted for grading in this course will be submitted to 3

4 All assignments will be completed in a professional manner and on time, unless prior arrangements have been made with the professor. Canvas assignments (if required) are graded with class participation. This course includes weekly activities, each of which may have grade points associated with them. Unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor, students are expected to participate each week, according to the course schedule. This is especially important with regards to discussion activities. Weekly discussions typically include both an initial posting and one or more substantive replies. Note: Proper etiquette has to do with keeping it simple by using proper English and proper spelling spell check works well in Canvas. Course Policies: Embry-Riddle is committed to maintaining and upholding intellectual integrity. All students, faculty, and staff have obligations to prevent violations of academic integrity and take corrective action when they occur. The adjudication process will include the sanction imposed on students who commit the following academic violations, which may include a failing grade on the assignment, a failing grade for the course, suspension, or dismissal from the University: 1. Plagiarism: Presenting, as one s own the ideas, words, or products of another. Plagiarism includes use of any source to complete academic assignments without proper acknowledgement of the source. All papers submitted for grading in this course will be submitted to where the text of the paper is compared against information contained in the turnitin.com database. Papers submitted will be included in the turnitin.com database and become source documents for the purpose of detecting plagiarism. 2. Cheating: A broad term that includes the following: a. Giving or receiving help from unauthorized persons or materials during examinations. b. The unauthorized communication of examination questions prior to, during, or following administration of the examination. c. Collaboration on examinations or assignments expected to be individual work. d. Fraud and deceit, that include knowingly furnishing false or misleading information or failing to furnish appropriate information when requested, such as when applying for admission to the University. 3. APA 6 th edition format is the ERAU Worldwide standard for all research projects. Disability and Special Needs: ERAU is committed to the success of all students. It is a University policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities who qualify for services. If you would like to request accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please contact the Worldwide Campus Disability Support Service Office at (888) or via wwdss@erau.edu or worldwide.disability.support.services@erau.edu. 4

5 Course Schedule: Week Topics L/O Activities 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 Aviation Professionalism, Careers and Certification Aircraft Performance and Aerodynamics Aircraft Maintenance and Aircraft Systems Aviation Security 1,2 1.1 Introduce Yourself 1.2 A Word About the Reading Activities 1.3 Aviation Careers 1.4 Discussion: Aviation Professionalism 1.5 Web Research Discussion: Aviation Professionalism, Careers, and Certification 3,4 2.1 Re-Living the Wright Way 2.2 Readings 2.3 Performance Data 2.4 Fundamentals of Flight 2.5 Module s 2.6 Aerodynamic Terms 2.7 Practice Performance Problems 2.8 Discussion: Aerodynamics 2.9 Discussion: Aircraft Performance 2.10 Case Analysis: Aircraft Performance 5, Aircraft Systems: Beyond the Basics 3.2 Readings 3.3 Aircraft Maintenance 3.4 Fundamentals of Aircraft Maintenance 3.5 Discussion: Aircraft Systems 3.6 Discussion: Aircraft Maintenance 5,6, Aviation Security History 4.2 Readings 4.3 Discussion: Layers of Security 4.4 Web Research Discussion: Aviation Security 4.5 Case Analysis: Aviation Security 9/10 Airport and Aviation Safety 6, Safety Management Systems (SMS) Pamphlet 5.2 Readings 5.3 FAA System Safety Film 5.4 Safety Management Systems 5.5 Discussion: Safety Management Systems 5.6 Web Research Discussion: Airport and Aviation Safety 5.7 Midterm Exam 5

6 11/12 13/14 Human Factors and Crew Resource Management Airports, Airspace, and Air Traffic Control 15/16 Aviation National and International Laws and Regulations, and Environmental Issues 17/18 Aviation Weather Theory 7, United Airlines Flight 173 Article 6.2 Readings 6.3 Discussion: Human Factors and Crew Resource Management 6.4 Web Research Discussion: Human Factors Tenerife Accident 6.5 Case Analysis: Aviation Human Factors 9,10, Airports 7.2 Readings 7.3 Multimedia Review 7.4 Air Traffic Control 7.5 Grand Canyon VFR Article 7.6 Discussion: Airports, Airspace, and Air Traffic Control 7.7 Web Research Discussion: Airspace and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 8, FAA History Timeline 8.2 Readings 8.3 National Laws and Regulations 8.4 International Laws and Regulations 8.5 Environmental Issues and Laws 8.6 Discussion: FAA Laws and Regulations 8.7 Case Analysis: Aviation Environmental Issues 8.8 End of Course Evaluation 11, Weather Theory 9.2 Readings 9.3 Severe Weather or Don t Even Think About Flying 9.4 Web Research Discussion: Severe Weather 9.5 Discussion: Aviation Weather Theory 9.6 Aviation Weather Reports and Forecasts 9.7 Final Exam 6