Fairleigh Dickinson University
Online Course Syllabus
Course:
PADM 4568
Airport Operations Safety
Credits:
3
Course Description:
The primary purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to learn
the principles related to airport operations. The content of this course will include
and extend the body of knowledge elements required to complete Airport
Operations Safety. This course will encompass the study of the nature of airport
operations and safety, as it applies to daily operations. Students will review the U.S
Federal Regulations as they apply to different aspects of airport operations and
safety, airport operations procedures, airport security, Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Fighting (ARFF), and related entities involved in airport mishaps. Textbook and
Federal Regulations will be utilized throughout this course.
Goal:
The intent of this course is to provide the students with the opportunity to gain
basic knowledge in the concepts of Airport Operations Safety.
Course Prerequisites:
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. Students are expected to have
sufficient online competency, as well as sufficient academic and practical
experiences.
Texts: Airport Operations, Norman Ashford, H.P. Martin Stanton, and Clifton A.
Moore. McGraw Hill 2nd Edition, ISBN# 0070030774
Useful websites: www.ntsb.gov
www.faa.gov
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL:
49 CFR Part 139 Certification and Operations: Land airports Serving Certain Air
Carriers.
Participation:
The School of Administrative Sciences online format requires a mid-term and final
examination, term paper, and significant electronic communication on the
Discussion Board. Participation and contributions on the Discussion Board is
graded based on contribution to discussion and comprehension of topics(s).
Online Course Syllabus: Airport Operations Safety – PADM 4568
Activity
Participation
Mid-term Examination
Final Examination
Term Paper
Value
10%
30%
30%
30%
Grade Scale:
A
95-100
A90-94
B+
87-89
B
83-86
B80-82
C+
75-79
C
70-74
F
Below 70
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
2. Identify definitions and concepts discussed in selected textbook and
supplemental material.
3. Define airport operations procedures.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of airport security.
5. Demonstrate an increase in writing skill in this course and develop research
skills.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of Fixed Based Operators (FBO).
7. Demonstrate the ability to discuss the various elements of the response system
utilized for aircraft accidents/incidents.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting.
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Online Course Syllabus: Airport Operations Safety – PADM 4568
Course Outline and Weekly Objectives:
Week 1:
Group introduction on the Discussion Board, obtain book, begin
assigned reading (Chapter 1, pages 1-26 and page 457 of Chapter 15)
Fear not, it is quick reading.
Week 2:
Instructor will post instructional comments (typically referred to as
lecture notes) and points for discussion based on Chapter One of
Ashford, Stanton, & Moore.
Week 3:
Instructor will post instructional comments and points for discussion,
based on Chapter 2, paragraphs 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; and 3.4.
Week 4:
Instructor to post instructional comments and points for discussion,
based on Chapter 5, sub paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2.
Week 5:
Mid-term examination: Two essays based on reading from the previous
chapters and instructional comments. Each approximately 4 pages,
double spaced.
Week 6:
Instructor will post instructional comments and points for discussion,
based on reading from Chapter 9, paragraphs 9.1, 9.4, and 9.8.
Week 7:
Instructor will post instructional comments and points for discussion,
based responses from each student’s research on Fixed Based
Operators. Two pages (double spaced).
Week 8:
Instructor will post instructional comments and points for discussion,
based on reading from Chapter 12. Paragraphs 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.5,
and 12.6.
Week 9:
Submission of term paper based on reading from Chapter 12.
Week 10: Final examination. Twenty questions exam based on reading from
Chapter 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10, and 12.13. (Open book exam).
Note: All papers will be submitted in APA format.
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