AVIA 1403 Fundamentals of Aeronautics II

OZARKACOLLEGE CURRICULUM PROPOSAL

Course Title / AVIA 1403 Fundamentals of Aeronautics II
CIP Code / 36.0119
Contact Person(s) / Dr. Dennis C. Rittle, Holly Ayers
Effective date of proposal / Fall 2015
Proposal Summary / (Provide a general description of the proposed curriculum change or development)
The primary goal of this course is to add upon material covered in Fundamentals of Aviation I and prepare students for the information needed to make them competent private pilots.
Need for the proposal / (Provide data on student interest, job availability, corporate demands, and employment projections. Focus on need in North Central Arkansas: is there sufficient demand, etc.)
This course is a requirement for the Associate of Science in Aviation
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Prerequisite: AVIA1013 Fundamentals of Aeronautics I
See attached syllabus for additional curriculum materials.
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Similar activities in colleges within a 50 mile range / None
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Course Syllabus

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course is designed to add upon material covered in Fundamentals of Aeronautics I and prepare students for the information needed to make them competent private pilots. Prerequisite: AVIA1013 Fundamentals of Aeronautics I.

COURSE RATIONALE:

The course is offered as a portion of required coursework for the Associate of Science in Aviation.

OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge of:

Everything covered on a sectional chart
Airspace
Special use airspace
The operation of radar
How to communicate properly
ATC services that are available
Sources of Flight Information
Performance charts
Weight and Balance
Flight Computers
Navigation Aids
Cross country flight planning
Basic weather theory
Weather patterns and hazards
Printed Weather Reports
Graphic Weather Products
Technical subject and federal regulations areas appropriate to the private pilot

TEXT/REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Materials: Binder/Notebook, Memphis Sectional Map, South Central Airport Facilities

Directory (AFD), E6-b Flight Computer, Plotter, calculator, FAR/AIM

Text: Private Pilot Manual by Jeppessen

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

This course will primarily be taught by lecture with some discussions and small group learning activities. The course will use quizzes, tests, group assignments, and an optional research paper to assess what you have learned.

Student Oriented Learning Outlines (SOLO’s)

I will provide you a SOLO for each topic that we study in this course. The SOLO will be given out the class prior to when the topic will be discussed. The SOLO will provide you with a rationale for the topic, general goals, specific learning objectives, and any learning activities that will involve you with the topic both before and during class. This is simply a guide that will give you direction when preparing for class.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

SOLO’s:Each SOLO will contain questions on the topic covered. The answers can be found in the sources contained in the ‘learning activities’ portion of the SOLO and within lectures or other activities in class. Answers to these questions must be submitted by the assigned due date.

Quizzes: Each topic covered by a SOLO will have an associated quiz that you must complete. The total scores on all of the quizzes will be averaged when figuring into the final grade.

Exams: There will be six exams in this course including the final. Each exam will be worth the same amount with the exception of the final. The majority of the exams will comprise of short answer type questions. The rest of the exam could include multiple choice, true/false, or matching type questions. The content of the exam can come from the text or any other source discussed in class or examined through the SOLO’s.

Group Assignment: There will be one group assignment that will be assigned during the course of the semester.

Optional Paper: The paper is an option to help boost your grade if you would like. The paper must be at least 5 pages, and you must have at least 3 sources from any genre. The topic of the paper can be about anything we have discussed in this class or any other aviation related topic that is approved by me. The paper must be in APA format including a title page, reference page, and must include parenthetical citations to reference sources. A guide to the APA format can be found at:

If you have any additional questions regarding the APA format, please feel free to ask. The paper will be due no later than November 30, 2012.

Grades: I will use a point system for each assessment. The point totals for each assessment are as follows:

SOLO’s: 140 points (14 at 10 points each)
Quizzes: 100 points
Exams: 500 points (5 exams at 100 points each)
Final Exam: 150 points
Group Assignment: 100 points
Optional Paper: The paper can boost your total points for the class up to 50 points. Points will be reduced for grammatical errors, improper APA formatting, lack of sources, and lack of content.

GRADING SCALE:

A—886 to 990 total points

B—787 to 885 total points

C—688 to 786 total points

D—589 to 687 total points

F—below 589 total points

MAKE-UP POLICY:

SOLO’s and Quizzes:No credit will be given for late submissions of SOLO’s or Quizzes.

Exams: If you are absent in class the day of an exam for any reason* you will

automatically receive a 10 percent reduction in the amount of points you can score on the exam. Ex. If you have to make up an exam, the highest you can possibly make would be 90 points.

Optional Paper: The optional paper is due May 2, 2012. There will be no

credit given for a paper turned in after this date.

*If you have notified me beforehand that you will be absent for an exam, and I approve your excuse, no penalty will be assessed.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Attendance is mandatory for this class. Attendance and participation go a long way into determining your worth as a student. I consider any absences above 3 to be excessive. You will receive a 10 point reduction from your total points earned for every absence exceeding three. If you are absent more than 6 classes throughout the semester, you may be dropped or receive a failing grade for the course.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

If an occurrence of cheating is detected, that student(s) grade will be adjusted accordingly, ranging from a grade penalty on the test or assignment involved - to an "F" in the course. When a penalty for cheating is invoked, the instructor is required to submit to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, immediately following the occurrence, a statement of circumstances, the name of the student(s) involved, and the penalty imposed. A student involved has the right to appeal the action through the Academic Grievance Procedure.

SPECIAL NEEDS:

Any student with special needs that may require any adaptation or modification of classroom work

is responsible for informing the faculty of those needs and possible modifications/adaptations.

ARKANSAS COURSE TRANSFER SYSTEM:

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of

courses with Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of

applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admissions and

degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as "No

Comparable Course." Additionally, courses with a "D" frequently do not transfer and institutional

policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on the Internet by going to the ADHE website and

selecting Course Transfer (

TOBACCO POLICY:

Effective July 1, 2008, Ozarka College campuses are tobacco free. This policy includes all

buildings, grounds, and parking lots. Thank you for your cooperation.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Ozarka College is committed to learning for all students. One important component of student

learning is diversity education; learning about others, learning with others, and learning from

others. By providing diversity learning experiences, Ozarka College provides students with the

opportunity to work together to influence their future, the future of their country and the future of the

wider global society.

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER:

The Student Success Center is located in room C114 of the John E. Miller Building on the

Melbourne campus and in the new Student Center Building in Ash Flat. Check with the main office

in Mountain View for location on that campus. The center is free and open to all students. The SSC

provides academic coaching by appointment or on a walk-in basis for individual or group tutoring.

Success Coaches are available to assist with homework and help improve study and time

management skills. The SSC also provides career counseling with the KUDER Career Planning

System and resume assistance and has a job placement program. If you have any questions, visit

our site at contact the SSC by phone: 870-368-2056 or

email: .

MISSION:

The mission of Ozarka College is to provide life-changing experiences through education

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