Course Descriptions
Aviation
BAM 302
Aviation Safety
3 credits
This course is an in-depth study of aviation safety, including the causes and investigations of aircraft accidents, safety awareness in aviation systems management, and the development of aircraft accident prevention programs. The focus is on the various human, mechanical, and environmental factors that impact aviation safety.
BAM 306
Air Traffic Control
3 credits
This course is an in-depth examination of the United States air traffic control system, including the history of its development. Both the current system and the system envisioned for the future by the National Airspace System Plan are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on a close look at how air traffic controllers perform their duties.
BAM 410
Government and Aviation
3 credits
This course focuses on the role of the U.S. government in the development and regulation of the aviation industry. Emphasis is placed on comparing the pre-1978 regulated environment with the ''deregulated'' environment. Conventions, agreements, and acts are examined, including the impact of international bodies, domestic courts, and regulatory agencies.
Prerequisite(s): HIS 303 GPA 2.0
BAM 411
Airport Management
3 credits
This course is a study of the development of airports and the functions and responsibilities of airport management. The course provides an historical background and studies the roles of various governmental agencies in the management and regulation of airports.
Prerequisite(s): BBM 201
BAM 412
Airline Management
3 credits
This course offers an in-depth study of airline management in the environment of ''deregulation.'' Students will analyze data and apply business and management principles through planning, organizing, equipping, and staffing a ''paper'' airline.
Prerequisite(s): BBM 201 and FIN 305
BAM 490
Internship in Aviation Management
3 credits
This is an approved internship in a selected aviation management activity. The course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
BAM 491
Internship in Aviation Management
3 credits
This is an approved internship in a selected aviation management activity. The course is graded pass/fail.
BAM 492
Internship in Aviation Management
3 credits
This is an approved internship in a selected aviation management activity. The course is graded pass/fail.
BAM 493
Internship in Aviation Management
3 credits
This is an approved internship in a selected aviation management activity. The course is graded pass/fail.
BAM 494
Internship in Aviation Management
3 credits
Internship in Aviation Management