AV 220B - Air Transportation

Credits: 3

Description
This class surveys the regulations of the aviation industry at the state, federal, and international levels. Historical events and how they impact current and past legislation will be studied. Students will also investigate the impact of legislation and treaties on the aviation industry, such as deregulation, international alliances and agreements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand the history of aviation legislation.
Investigate historical events and the impact they had on aviation legislation.
Understand the development of controlling agencies that emerged as aviation grew.
Understand the impact of deregulation of the airline industry from it inception to present day.
Understand state, federal and international treaties and alliances.
Understand the current funding of the aviation industry at the local, federal and international levels.
Understand the economic impact of the aviation industry on a national and international level.
Investigate, beyond this century, the challenges facing the air transportation industry.

Prerequisite: None