SYLLABUS SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION AND TECHNOLOGY AVIA 179 – Advanced Airport Planning and Management I. Course Information • San Jose State University • Aviation 179; (Wednesday 6:00 pm-8:45 pm; ) • Spring 2009, 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 for submission of all class work. • Office Hours-on campus: 1 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 around $75.00: http://www.aaae.org/training_professional_development/accredited_airport_executive_program/candidate_resource_center/materialsorder.cfmMore information on the AAAE Accreditation program: http://www.aaae.org/training_professional_development/certified_member_program/faqs/general_cm_program.cfmD. Class Schedule Class Date Lesson 1 Jan 28 Class introductions 2 Feb 4 Module 1; History, the Regulation of Air Transportation, Airports, and the Federal Aviation Administration Module 2; The Management Functions 3 Feb 11 Module 2; The Management Functions Module 3; Management Theories, Roles, Motivation, and Communication 4 Feb 18 Module 4; Airport Capacity and Delay Deadline to submit a research paper idea in lieu of attending an Airport Commission Meeting. 5 Feb 25 Module 5; Air Traffic Control, Airspace and Navigational Aids 6 Mar 4 Module 6; Environmental Regulations 7 Mar 11 Module 7; Airport Noise and Land Use Compatibility 8 Mar 18 Module 8; Financial Management and Accounting Midterm Mar 23-27 Spring Break 9 Apr 1 Module 9; Airport Fees, Rate, and Charges 10 Apr 8 Module 10; Capital Development and Funding for Airports 11 Apr 15 Module 11; Airport System Planning and Airport Master Planning 12 Apr 22 Module 12; Airport Master Planning 13 Apr 29 Module 13; Terminal Planning, Design and Operation May 6, 9:00 am Deadline for submitting Commission Reports or substitute research papers. 14 May 6 Module 14; Airport Operations and Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139-Certification 15 May 13 Module 15; Airport Security and Response to Emergencies May 14 Study/Conference Day – No Classes 16 May 20 Final to be held from 1715-1930E. Course Requirements, Percent of Grade, and Tentative Due Dates Assignment Percent of Grade Due Date 1. Class Assignments 25% weekly 2. Midterm Exam 20% 03/18/09 3. Commission Meeting Reports (2) 15% 05/06/09 4. Final Exam 40% 05/20/09 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 note the following requirements: • Double spaced • 12 pt font • Time New Roman font (or equivalent) • Your name and student ID should be on the top left corner of each page • Include page numbers in the footer • 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, 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. 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 06, 2009. Santa Clara County Airports Commission 70 West Hedding, Room 157, San Jose http://www.sjc.org/about/commission.html 02/03/09 06:00 PM 03/03/09 06:00 PM 04/07/09 06:00 PM San Jose International Airport Commission 1732 N First Street, Suite 600, Neil Armstrong Conference Room, 6th floor, San Jose http://www.countyairports.org/new_website/operations.html 02/02/09 06:00 PM 03/13/09 06:00 PM 05/11/09 06:00 PM Meeting Conflict For those unable to attend one of the commission meetings, you may submit a five-page (plus bibliography)