COURSE SYLLABUS
Spring 2013 (201)
AVS 1364
ATC Radar Operations I
Call Number: 21570
Instructors:
Terry Daniel
Office Address: Riverside Campus
801 E 91st Street
Alliance Building, A-102
Tulsa, OK 74132
Office Phone:
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math
Associate Dean: David Sollars
Phone: 918-595-7542
Terry Daniel
Instructor
918-828-4046
Class Times: Monday & Wednesday
1:00 – 4:00PM
Jan. 14 – May 10, 2013
Holidays: Martin Luther King, Jan.21, 2013
Spring Break, Mar.18 – 22, 2013
Final Exams: May 06 to May 10, 2013
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
In this course, the student progresses from basic VFR tower operations to learning the concepts and rules for the
application of radar in air traffic control. Radar identification, basic radar vectoring, speed control, radar
separation rules, radar use in instrument approaches and final approach course intercepts, arrival and departure
procedures, transfer of radar identification will be taught. During the latter stages of the course, students will see
classroom topics demonstrated in the lab and will begin hands-on training in the radar simulator.
COURSE DELEVERY METHOD
 Classroom and simulator lab
COURSE PRE-REQUISTE
 Permission Required
 Current FAA Medical-2nd Class
 Proof of U.S. Citizenship
 ATC Tower Operations I AVST 1354, ATC Meteorology AVST 2253
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
 No Textbook required for course
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to
 List components of the radar system, the different means of radar identification
 Explain methods of information transfer between radar controllers and/or facilities, application of the
rules of radar separation..
 Identify radar characteristics and performance as pertains to various atmospheric conditions, methods
of achieving radar separation between aircraft.
TEACHING METHODS
 Lecture
 Simulation
 Class Discussion…In addition, a series of end of lesson quizzes will be given to evaluate student
progress. These quizzes may be used by the students to study for the Block Tests.
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EVLUATION TECHNIQUES
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Four Block Tests covering different segments of the course. Cell phones cannot be turned on during
exams!
A PV (Performance Verification) Final Exam shall also be administered at the end of the course
requiring the student to demonstrate fundamental radar control skills. The PV grade shall be averaged
in with Block Test grades, however students must pass the PV in order to pass the course. Should
a student fail the PV, a retake shall be permitted and the failing grade and the retake shall be averaged
to produce the final PV grade. Again, that average must be 70%, a grade of “C”, or better in order to be
able to progress to the next course,.In addition to academic Block Tests, an attendance “Block Test” will
be an opportunity to improve one’s overall grade. Each student starts the semester with a score of
100%. For each missed class, 10 points (10%) will be deducted; arriving within the first 5 minutes of
class, 5 points(5%). Arriving more than 5 minutes late shall be treated as an absence, 10 points(10%).
So, good attendance can help a student’s grade, and poor attendance can hurt it. Should an
uncontrollable delay occur such as a flat tire, traffic jam, etc., the instructor may be reached by cell
phone. Cell phone usage in class will carry a 5 point penalty per event. Cell phones shall be in headset
lockers during simulator lab and PV times.
GRADING SYSTEM: STUDENTS MUST MAINTAIN A “C” AVERAGE TO ADVANCE TO THE NEXT ATC
COURSE
 90% to 100% -- A
 80% to 89% -- B
 70% to 79% -- C
 60 to 69% -- D
 Below 60% -- F
Please Note: In order to be recommended to the FAA for employment, students must achieve a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 ( a grade of B) or greater in ATC core curriculum courses, i.e. Intro to ATC, ATC
Meteorology, Tower Ops I, Tower Ops II, Radar Ops I, and Radar Ops II/Tower Ops III.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Absence from class on the date of a Block Test will result in a grade of 0%(zero) for the test. In case of a bona
fide emergency such as a death in the family(immediate family – father, mother, sister, brother) or car accident,
emergency hospitalization, appropriate documentation(police accident report, doctor’s/hospital statement) will be
required in order to schedule a separate exam time. Also, see Evaluation Techniques, para.2 above.
LATE ASSIGNMENT AND MAKEUP WORK
N/A
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Check the TCC
Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a discussion with the
faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal
from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course
after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may
receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid
consequences for the student.
COURSE OUTLINE AND AGENDA
The first three quarters of the semester will be involved with academics covering the applications, rules, and
conditions of radar separation in air traffic control. The last portion of the semester will be spent in the radar
simulator applying the initial phases of what has been taught in the classroom.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex.
Jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent
to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email from
the instructor regarding this course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC
always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the
TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu). If TCC or Tulsa Technology Center (TTC) is closed due to inclement
weather, ATC classes will not meet. If any doubt exists check email or contact instructor to see if class
will meet.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or
online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to
learn from each other. Use of any electronic devise is at the discretion of the instructor. No cell phones can be
turned on during Block Tests. Cell phones shall be set to silent or vibrate mode during class must be placed in a
headset locker during simulator lab times and during graded scenarios.
DRESS CODE POLICY
Since aviation courses are conducted at the Tulsa Technology Center Riverside Campus, students cannot wear
hats in the building, as per Tulsa Tech Dress Code. Casual dress is acceptable and jeans without holes are
permitted in TCC ATC classes.
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SYLLABUS CHANGES
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the
syllabus in writing.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For information, students may contact the disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of
another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa
Community College system. TCC adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to
the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of
disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
a. Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to compete a substitute
assignment or test;
b. Record a “zero” for the assignment or test in question;
c. Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class or administratively withdraw the
student from the class;
d. Record a grade of “F” for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting
such request to the Dean of Student Services.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student
Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule.
All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
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