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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit discusses contemporary aviation operations and practices. An examination of how the current situation has been influenced by aviation history is included, along with a consideration of future developments in the field. The evolution of aviation, recent aviation organisations, and planning and operating procedures are explored, including an examination of airport and air traffic control operations. The unit will also explore airline public relations and marketing, as well as consider the fragility of the aviation industry and the ongoing effects of industry deregulation.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | In semester tests | 10% |
| Project | Written project report on establishing a new airline and operational considerations (including ATC aspects) | 40% |
| Presentation | Group poster presentation - Sustainability of airline industry | 20% |
| Reflective Practice | Reflect on current global considerations impacting the aviation industry and how this affects you and your current/future employment in the aviation industry | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit discusses contemporary aviation operations and practices. An examination of how the current situation has been influenced by aviation history is included, along with a consideration of future developments in the field. The evolution of aviation, recent aviation organisations, and planning and operating procedures are explored, including an examination of airport and air traffic control operations. The unit will also explore airline public relations and marketing, as well as consider the fragility of the aviation industry and the ongoing effects of industry deregulation.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | In semester tests | 10% |
| Project | Written project report on establishing a new airline and operational considerations (including ATC aspects) | 40% |
| Presentation | Group poster presentation - Sustainability of airline industry | 20% |
| Reflective Practice | Reflect on current global considerations impacting the aviation industry and how this affects you and your current/future employment in the aviation industry | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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