Air Traffic Management Degree

AVIT 362. Advanced Tower Operations II. 4 Credits.

Students will build on the knowledge gained in AVIT 260 Control Tower Operations I. Utilizing the 3D Tower simulator, the students are taught basic, advanced, and fundamental Tower operations, which include: structure, procedures, and theories of airspace/traffic management. Scenarios progress in difficulty. To complete this course, students will be required to demonstrate their basic knowledge of Tower operations through written examinations and performance scenarios in a 3D tower simulator. This course follows the applicable required Federal Aviation Administration's learning objectives set forth in their Air Traffic Basics Course. An Air Traffic lab is required. Prerequisite: AVIT 260 and a minimum GPA of 2.6. Prerequisite or Corequisite: AVIT 105 or AVIT 102 or AVIT 142. F,S.

AVIT 208. Aviation Safety. 3 Credits.

This course provides the student with a detailed introduction into aspects of aviation safety, aviation safety programs, risk management, and the associated components of pilot psychology, physiology, human factors, and accident review and investigation. Prerequisite: A minimum GPA of 2.6. Prerequisite or Corequisite: AVIT 102 or AVIT 105 or AVIT 142. F,S,SS.

AVIT 261. RADAR Operations I. 4 Credits.

This course provides students with basic Radar instruction and knowledge of separation requirements and the procedures of Air Traffic Terminal Radar Operations. Radar interaction with other Air Traffic and non-Air Traffic agencies is also part of this course. Student evaluations are based on demonstrated application of acquired controller skills utilizing Air Traffic simulation. Scenarios progress in difficulty. To complete this course students must demonstrate their knowledge of Terminal Radar Operations through written examinations and performance scenarios in a Radar simulator. This course follows the applicable required Federal Aviation Administration's learning objectives set forth in their Air Traffic Basics Course. An Air Traffic lab is required. Prerequisite: AVIT 103 and a minimum GPA of 2.6; open to Air Traffic Management majors only, or instructor consent. F,S.

AVIT 250. Human Factors. 2 Credits.

This course introduces the student to issues influencing human performance in the complex operational aviation environments. Theory and practical applications of cognitive processing, decision-making, interpersonal interaction and communication will be presented. This course also provides an introduction to design elements intended to optimize man-machine interaction. Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 2.6. F,S,SS.

AVIT 485. Aviation Senior Capstone. 3 Credits.

In this course, students will showcase their proficiency in meeting UND's Success Outcomes while delving into the contemporary and professional challenges facing the aviation industry. Emphasizing their growth as professional leaders, students will illustrate how their education has equipped them to address industry specific issues effectively. Additionally, through their course work, students will demonstrate an understanding of information literacy and advanced communication skills. Prerequisite: AVIT 403, senior status, and a minimum GPA of 2.6. F,S.

AVIT 403. Aerospace Law. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the United States legal system and the development of air law. The course will cover a broad range of topics related to aviation operations including constitutional law, administrative law, Federal Aviation Administration enforcement actions, aircraft ownership issues, products liability law, criminal law, contract law, and international law. Course activities include case reading, argument, and legal research. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status, open to Aviation majors and minors only, and a minimum GPA of 2.6. F,S,SS.