• AVTN 4700: Special Topics in Aviation

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  From time to time, faculty will offer a course pertaining to a special area of interest or a particularly timely topic under this course number. Course topics can address any aspect of Aviation that enhances student understanding and appreciation of the field. Both the class schedule and handouts in the department office will provide further information as to what is being offered under this special topics title. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing required
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• AVTN 4770: Jet Transportation Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course will provide an introduction to transport category aircraft turboprop, turbofan, and turboshaft engines and transport category aircraft performance. Includes turbine engines through the study of their historical development, theory of operation, the function of critical engine components, and engine instrumentation and controls. Transport category aircraft performance characteristics such as V-speeds, flight profiles, high altitude operations, weight and balance, fuel management, flight controls, and abnormal and emergency procedures will be discussed. This course may be offered online. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Instructor or department permission Equivalent Course(s): AVTN 6770
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• AVTN 4890: Professional Aviation Internship

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Work-related learning experience carefully coordinated between instructor, student, and employer. The work experience must be associated with aviation. This course has flexible credit hours depending on the number of hours the student anticipates working for the employer. A maximum of six (6) hours of internship may be counted toward the major. This course may be offered online. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail] Prerequisite(s): Instructor or department permission Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6
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• AVTN 6000: Introduction to Aviation

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course introduces students to the Air Transportation Industry by examining general trends, challenges, strategies, and historical perspectives. Students are introduced to aviation regulations, associations, and economic factors associated with the airline industry. Management strategies, forecasting methods, marketing, social media, pricing, air cargo, fleet planning, labor relations, financing, and scheduling are topics covered in this course. (Fall, Fall - 1st Session, Spring, Spring - 1st Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)]
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• AVTN 6020: Aviation Economics

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Examines the economic aspects of the air transportation industry. Includes airline service, corporate aviation, types of aircraft, airports, types of airports, airport problems, consumer interests, and competitive practices. Introduces foundational principles of free enterprise, private and social implications of profit maximization, market structure and market share, resource markets, economic and industry cycles, and the effects of inflation and deflation on short- and long-term economic growth. Introduces competitive advantage, air transport demand, pricing, break even analysis, revenue and capacity management, cost drivers, supply and demand, profit and loss, profit vs cash flow, political influences, and regulatory issues. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]
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• AVTN 6410: Air Traffic Control

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course will explore the elements of the current Air Traffic Control system. Discussions will include the historical evolution of the air traffic control and the national airspace systems in the United States. Emphasis will be on current operational issues and how air traffic management is changing. Covers control tower, approach, and center responsibilities, radar environments including ground radar and non-radar control environments. Will cover the ATC differences between VFR & IFR flight operations, in-flight and ground emergencies, bomb and hijacking threat procedures, search and rescue, and runway incursions. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]
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• AVTN 6430: Aeronautical Decision Making and Crew Resource Management

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course includes the concepts of Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and Crew Resource Management (CRM). Provides a discussion of the human factors involved in aviation including an exploration of the interactions between people and their work environment and between fellow workers and crew members. Includes relevant topics from basic learning theory, human heuristics and biases, aviation safety, aviation accident investigations, and aviation education and training. Surveys the study of human behavior as it relates to the aviator's adaption to the flight environment including function allocation between human and machine, human-computer interface, work environment, person-to-person communications, performance measurement, supervision of crew members, accountability, role management, crew communications, teamwork, leadership, followership, decision-making, and situational awareness. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]
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• AVTN 6640: Aeromedical

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course discusses the adaptability of human physiological systems to unique aerospace environments. Topics include the effects of environmental conditions including lighting, noise, vibration, heat, cold, humidity, pressurization, rapid pressure changes, hypoxia, horizontal and vertical accelerations and decelerations, spatial disorientation (vertigo), stress, circadian rhythms, fatigue, fitness, variable shift work (day, evening, and night work and varying shift schedules), and future research and development needed on task performance in order to maintain maximum safety and performance effectiveness. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]
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• AVTN 6650: Airport Management

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course includes the history, practices, and concepts of airport management. Topics will include a historical perspective on airport management, determining the need for an airport, getting started with a new airport operation, running the business aspects of a modern airport, principles of airport management, standard airport operating procedures, airport maintenance operations, airport security issues, and airport safety plans. (As Needed, Fall, Fall - 1st Session, Fall - 2nd Session, Summer, Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only
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• AVTN 6670: Airline Management

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course includes the history, practices, and concepts of airline operations and management. Topics will include a historical perspective on airline operations and management, determining the shape and size of the airline need, getting started with a new airline operation, running the business aspects of a modern airline, principles of airline management, standard airline operating procedures, airline aircraft maintenance, airline security, and airline safety. (Fall, Fall - 1st Session, Fall - 2nd Session, Spring, Spring - 1st Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer, Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only.
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