C. Required Text:SYLLABUS SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION AND TECHNOLOGY AVIA 179 – Advanced Airport Planning and Management Page 1 of 5 I. Course Information • San Jose State University • Aviation 179; (Wednesday 6:00 pm-8:45 pm; ) • Spring 2008, AB107 • Eric Peterson • Phone: 408-591-9549 • Email: [email protected] (contact by email is preferred) I have other email accounts that some of you may know, but this is the one all class work should go through. • Office Hours-on campus: 1/4 hour before and 3/4 hour after class • Office-on campus: TBD (until further notice, use our classroom) • Office Hours-off campus: By appointment, or drop in if you feel lucky. • Office Location-off campus: Reid-Hillview Airport Terminal Building, 1st floor. Look for my name over the door. • Class Website: engr.sjsu.edu/epeterson A. Course Description: This course is an advanced study of issues related to airport management. At the conclusion of this class, the students will have a better understanding of: 1. The relationship between airlines and airports; 2. Daily airport operations including ground operations, passenger flow management, baggage handling and cargo operations; 3. Issues related to noise, environment and relationship with the community; 4. Airport safety and security issues; 5. The most updated airports issues related to capacity, delay, efficiency, finance and administration B. Prerequisites: Aviation 78 C. Required Text: AAAE Accreditation Training Modules AAAE & Stephen Quilty, A.A.E. Available only from the AAAE website for $75.00: http://www.aaae.org/members/200_Professional_Certifications/_200_Candidate_Resource_Center/_150_Body_of_Knowledge/MaterialsOrder.htmlAVIA 179 – SYLLABUS Spring 2008 Page 2 of 5 D. Class Schedule Class Date Lesson 1 Jan 23 Class introductions, create groups, review Module 1; History, the Regulation of Air Transportation, Airports, and the Federal Aviation Administration 2 Jan 30 In class self study, answer review questions for Module 1 and submit via e-mail by January 31. 3 Feb 6 Module 2; The Management Functions 4 Feb 13 Module 3; Management Theories, Roles, Motivation, and Communication Deadline to submit a research paper idea in lieu of attending an Airport Commission Meeting. 5 Feb 20 Module 4; Airport Capacity and Delay 6 Feb 27 Module 5; Air Traffic Control, Airspace and Navigational Aids 7 Mar 5 Module 6; Environmental Regulations 8 Mar 12 Module 7; Airport Noise and Land Use Compatibility 9 Mar 19 Module 8; Financial Management and Accounting Midterm Mar 24-28 Spring Break – No Classes 10 Apr 2 Module 9; Airport Fees, Rate, and Charges 11 Apr 9 Group 1 Presentation Module 10; Capital Development and Funding for Airports 12 Apr 16 Group 2 Presentation Module 11; Airport System Planning and Airport Master Planning 13 Apr 23 Group 3 Presentation Module 12; Airport Master Planning 14 Apr 30 Group 4 Presentation Module 13; Terminal Planning, Design and Operation May 1, 9:00 amDeadline for submitting Commission Reports or substitute research papers. 15 May 7 Module 14; Airport Operations and Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139-Certification Module 15; Airport Security and Response to Emergencies May 14 Study/Conference Day – No Classes 16 May 21 Final to be held from 1715-1930 In order to complete all 15 modules, this schedule will be modified throughout the semester as time allows.AVIA 179 – SYLLABUS Spring 2008 Page 3 of 5 E. Course Requirements, Percent of Grade, and Tentative Due Dates Assignment Percent of Grade Due Date 1. Class Assignments 25% weekly 2. Midterm Exam 20% 03/19/08 3. Commission Meeting Reports (2) 15% 05/01/08 4. Group Presentation 15% 3. Final Exam 25% 05/21/08 17:15 *Due dates are subject to change with course progression F. Grading Method Grades will be based on the percentage of total points earned in the class: A: 90-100% B: 80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: below 69% G. Late Papers or Assignments • Missing an in-class examination or assignment due date will result in a grade of zero for that assignment. H. Makeup Exams There will be no makeup exam. If a student has a written medical excuse for missing an exam, the percentage earned on the final will be substituted for the missed exam. If a student does not have a written medical excuse, the student will receive a zero for the missed exam. I. Format for submitting documents All commission reports and/or research papers shall conform to APA format. Please also not the following requirements: 9 Double spaced 9 12 pt font 9 Time New Roman font (or equivalent) 9 Your name and student ID should be on the top left corner of each page 9 Include page numbers in the footer 9 Include a bibliography Submit documents electronically as an Acrobat PDF document. Unless otherwise instructed, all documents must be submitted electronically in an Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Generally Acrobat Reader will not convert document to a PDF, but there are many free converters available on-line. You may also choose to purchase the full version of Adobe Acrobat in the bookstore, utilize one of the computer labs on campus, or check with your classmates. Documents shall either be emailed to me by the deadline (email to [email protected]) or brought to class on some sort of portable media. If you submit your assignment on a thumb-drive/memory stick/etc,AVIA 179 – SYLLABUS Spring 2008 Page 4 of 5 please write your name on outside of the drive/stick. I will collect them and return them at the next class meeting. J. Descriptions of Assignments/Exams Exams: Exams may include a combination of essay, multiple choice, fill-in and short answer questions and will be based on the reading assignments and course material. In Class Presentation: You will be provided with a handout describing the presentation requirements and how it will be graded. Commission Meeting Reports: You will need to attend one meeting for each of the following commissions and provide a one to two page report on each detailing the topics discussed and their effect on airport management. Reports may be submitted at any time but must be turned in no later than 9:00 AM on May 01, 2008. Santa Clara County Airports Commission 02/05/08 06:00 PM 70 West Hedding, Room 157, San Jose 03/04/08 06:00 PM 70 West Hedding, Room 157, San