Course Title: Introduction to Aviation
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to Aviation
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
AERO2377 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
AERO2377 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
AERO2483 |
Singapore Inst of Management |
Undergraduate |
115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering |
Internet |
Offsh3 14, Offsh1 15, Offsh1 16, Offsh3 16 |
AERO2483 |
Singapore Inst of Management |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Offsh1 21, Offsh3 21, Offsh1 22, Offsh3 22, Offsh1 23, Offsh3 23, Offsh1 24, Offsh3 24 |
AERO2483 |
Singapore Inst of Management |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
Offsh3 18, Offsh1 19, Offsh3 19, Offsh1 20, Offsh3 20 |
AERO2656 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Viet3 2021, Viet3 2022, Viet3 2023, Viet3 2024 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
AERO2541 |
SHAPE, VTC |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSep2020 (VA1) |
Course Coordinator: Dr Annie Liang
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 403 281 415
Course Coordinator Email: man.liang@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 251.03.021
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course provides you with an understanding of the principles and practices critical to the aviation industry. These relate to airports, commercial airlines, and the general aviation sector. The course introduces you to the major players that comprise the global air transport system, the types of and major functions of airports, the basic principles of aviation policy, airline marketing and commercial economics, flight planning and flight dispatch, and air cargo management.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BP070P23 / BP070VRI23 / BP070VH23 / BP070HKG23 / BP070SIM23 Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)
BP284ASA23 Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BP345P23 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)
1. Demonstrate understanding of a broad, coherent and in-depth body of knowledge relevant to the current and future global aviation industry
2. Adapt knowledge and skills to analyse and synthesise concepts, information and data in diverse aviation contexts using digital tools and professional skills.
5. Demonstrate accountability, self-management and reflection to achieve personal and professional outcomes in real-life contexts, including actions towards reconciliation and First Nations people self-determination
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BP070P6 / BP070VRI / BP070VH / BP070HKG / BP070SIM Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)
BP284ASADD Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BP345 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)
Needs, context and systems:
• Identify, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs, establish priorities and the goals, constraints and uncertainties of the system (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc.), using systems thinking, while recognising ethical implications of professional practice.
Problem-solving and design:
• Demonstrating information skills and research methods.
Self management:
• Manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of personal performance as a primary means of managing continuing professional development.
Upon successful completion of the course, you should be able to:
- Recognise and interpret a range of important practical aspects of the aviation industry.
- Apply basic knowledge of global air transport system structures, key international air laws and policies, and airline commercial operations and their impact on airline economics and finances.
- Evaluate the various factors influencing the global air transport system, the types of and major functions of airports, the basic principles of aviation policy, airline commercial economics, flight planning and flight dispatch, and air cargo management.
- Evaluate the importance of route networks and marketing for airline commercial economics and developing customer loyalty.
- Plan and Manage completing objectives and constraints in the context of the aviation industry.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will learn this course through directed readings and activities, and investigative research. The learning process is reinforced through problem-based learning using case studies.
Overview of Learning Resources
Course-related resources will be provided Canvas and the RMIT Student website. These will include course notes, and other learning materials generated by the course lecturer(s), references, and approved links to useful material on external web-sites.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT Student website.
Overview of Assessment
This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment Tasks
The assessment tasks are in one of the following schedules: A, B, C, or D. You will be advised at the start of the teaching period which of the schedules apply for any given teaching period and location.
Schedule A (Hong Kong offering AERO2541)
Assessment item 1:Quiz 1 (MC)Weighting of final grade: 20%
Related to course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3
Assessment item 2:Quiz 2 (Short Questions)
Weighting of final grade: 20%
Related to course learning outcomes: 4, 5
Assessment item 3:Group Assignment
Weighting of final grade: 40%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Assessment item 4: Learning Reflection Report
Weighting of final grade: 20%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Schedule B
Assessment item 1: Early Assessment 1
Weighting of final grade: 10%
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3,
Assessment item 2: Assessment 2
Weighting of final grade: 20%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Assessment item 3: Assessment 3
Weighting of final grade: 20%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Assessment item 4: Final Examination
Weighting of final grade: 50%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Schedule C
Assessment item 1: Assignment 1
Weighting of final grade: 40%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Assessment item 2: Quiz 1
Weighting of final grade: 10%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Assessment item 3: Assignment 2
Weighting of final grade: 40%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Assessment item 4: Quiz 2
Weighting of final grade: 10%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Schedule D
Assessment item 1: Early Assignment 1
Weighting of final grade: 20%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Assessment item 2: Quiz 1
Weighting of final grade: 20%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Assessment item 3: Assignment 2
Weighting of final grade: 40%
Related course learning outcomes: all
Assessment item 4: Quiz 2
Weighting of final grade: 20%
Related course learning outcomes: all