INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE: GH 101, Introduction to Aviation 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
COURSE TEXT: Airport Planning and Management. (5th edition) Alexander T. Wells & Seth Young
Private Pilot Manual (Guided Flight Discovery) Jeppesen Sanderson
Other Course Sources: (Instructor provided)
Current Aviation Periodicals
Selected Aviation Videos
Instructor: Dr. Allen, 812-237-2660 or 4363
E-Mail:
Course Description: This course will cover airport operations, private pilot theory, current events in aviation, aviation security and airport emergency planning.
Prerequisite: None
Course Goal: This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the aviation industry.
Attendance: Students will be required to attend all scheduled classes. Attendance records will be kept. Students should coordinate absences prior to the missed class by leaving a message on the office phone at 812-237-2660 or by e-mail at . Each unexcused absence will result in a 4 point reduction on your final class score. Having 10 or more unexcused absences will result in a failing grade. In the case of a tardy arrival, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the instructor has marked the student as present for class. Students are responsible for obtaining missed notes from fellow students.
Missed Test Procedures: Students missing a test must complete the missed test prior to coming to the next class (or during the next class). All tests not completed within seven days will be discounted 20% on grading. Any test not taken with seven days will be recorded as a failing grade.
Class Schedule: All classes held in the Myers Technology Center as scheduled. Please note the holiday and school breaks periods.
Presentation: Students will conduct research on an aviation topic of their choosing and prepare a presentation to present to the class. All researched material must be of current research content and be relevant to the course material. Presentations will be 15 minutes in duration. The professor must approve presentation topics at least one week before the presentation is to be made. Failure to make your presentation on your chosen date will result in an automatic deduction of five points for each occurrence. No presentation may be prepared by utilizing the class textbook.
Plagiarism/Cheating: Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary is defined as “to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own, to commit literary theft. Such practices will not be tolerated and any evidence of such practices will result in disciplinary action. In most cases a failing grade will be issued for the assignment. In flagrant cases of dishonesty a failing grade will be issued for the course.
Experiential Learning: Students will log flight time in the aviation department’s simulators and in a Cessna 172.
My Philosophy: By adhering to the guidelines spelled out in this course you will also learn lessons in time management, dead lines, perseverance, interpersonal relations, personal discipline and other skills that are essential in order to be successful in your chosen field. Make no mistake all of the learning that occurs in this course will only occur with a commitment from you. It is your choice to be committed and reap the results of your hard work or be complacent and suffer the consequences. I am fully committed to maximizing the learning experience for you and ask you exercise the same commitment.
The Indiana State University Handbook will govern all other class policies.
Grading: Test #1 100 Points A = (90%)
Test #2 100 Points B+ = (85%)
Test #3 100 Points B = (80%)
Test #4 100 Points C+ = (75%)
Presentation 50 Points C = (70%)
Participation 50 Points D+ = (65%)
Total 500 points D = (60%)
Scheduled Class Dates: The instructor reserves the right to change any class subject or test date based upon the speed of which the material is covered. This is a rough outline as to how the class will progress.
August 24 Introduction/Review Syllabus
26 Airport Planning and Management Chapter 1,2
29 Airport Planning and Management Chapter 1,2
31 Airport Planning and Management Chapter 1,2
September 2 Airport Planning and Management Chapter 1,2
5 Labor Day
7 Airport Planning and Management Chapter 1,2
9 Airport Planning and Management Chapter 1,2
September 12 Airport Planning and Management Chapter 1,2
14 Airport Planning and Management Chapter 1,2
16 Airport Planning and Management Chapter 1,2
19 Test #1 Airport Planning and Management Chapter 1,2
21 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 2,3
23 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 2,3
26 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 2,3
28 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 2,3
30 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 2,3
October 3 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 2,3
5 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 2,3
7 Fall Break
10 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 2,3
12 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 2,3
14 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 2,3
17 Test #2 Chapters 2,3
19 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 3,4,8
21 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 3,4,8
24 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 3,4,8
26 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 3,4,8
28 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 3,4,8
31 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 3,4,8
November 2 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 3,4,8
4 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 3,4,8
7 Test #3 Jeppesen and Sanderson Chapter 3,4,8
9 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
11 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
14 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
16 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
18 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
21 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
23 Thanksgiving Break
25 Thanksgiving Break
28 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
30 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
December 2 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
5 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
7 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
9 Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
12- 16 Final Exam Airport Planning / Management Chap 7, 8
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