Course Description

This course provides perspective on the study of aviation. Students will research key areas relating to aviation history, leadership, ethics, and risk. Students will be challenged to synthesize these concepts with a Biblical perspective.

Rationale

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to work in the field of aviation applying their expertise from a biblical perspective.  Specifically, this course is a deep look at how biblical principles can be a guiding force in aviation, leadership, ethics, and risks.

Measurable Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply a Biblical worldview to ethical issues in aviation.
2. Describe new trends in the evaluation of risk in aviation.
3. Synthesize a historical aviation event that shaped the aviation industry.
4. Develop strategies for implementing a biblical perspective in an aviation environment.
5. Students will identify specific events and eras in U.S. Aviation history and multiple venues of the aviation industry.

Course Assignment

Textbook Readings

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Class Introduction Discussion

The student will introduce themselves to the class by answering some questions about themselves in a discussion thread of at least 150 words.  Each student must also reply to 2 other classmates.  Reply posts are required to be at least 100 words.

Discussions (3)

There are three Discussions to be completed in this course. The student is required to post one thread of at least 400 words and two replies of at least 250 words to two classmates’ threads.  (MLO: A, C, D, E)

Article Critique: Aviation History Assignment

The student will research and select articles written five years ago or less.

Article Critique: Aviation History Assignment

The student will find an article that details a historical event in aviation that has relevance today.  The student will write a 2-3 page summary of the article and offer a critique of the article.

Article Critique: Aviation Leadership and Ethics Assignment

The student will find an article that details current trends and methodologies of leadership and ethics in aviation.  The student will write a 2-3 page summary of the article and offer a critique of the article, which may include how you may apply the concepts of great aviation ethical leaders.

Article Critique: Aviation Risks Assignment

The student will find an article that describes issues of risk in aviation.  The student will write a 2-3 page summary of the article and offer a critique of the article, which may include how you may apply the conclusions and ideas presented.

(MLO: A, B, D, E)

Research Paper Assignment

Research Paper Assignment

The student will write a paper regarding an aspect of aviation leadership, ethics, risk management, or a combination of some of these topics.  The paper should address the impact of current technologies and safety methods on aviation or you may elect to focus on new technologies and future initiatives

The paper will be 10 pages using APA style (Title Page, Abstract, and Reference pages are not included in the page count). Proper grammar, spelling, and references are required. The most current sources mean within 5 years of today’s date. Make sure to cite all facts in the text.

The paper will be on an aviation topic of your own choosing because, presumably, you will be interested, and do a better job. Keep the topic narrowly focused on your aviation topic.

Quiz: Research Paper Topic Selection

In this assignment, students must identify and explain the reason(s) they have selected the specific topic you have in mind for their Research Paper. The paper should be on a topic of your own choosing, providing you an opportunity to explore deeper a specific topic or event included in the course materials or an aviation topic you would like to pursue independently.

Recall the paper should include an aspect of aviation leadership, ethics, risk management, or a combination of some of these topics.  The paper should address the impact of current technologies and safety methods on aviation or focus on new technologies and future initiatives.

This proposal needs to be one page in length but if you need additional space to discuss your ideas and reasons please limit it to no more than two pages. This paper must be at least 500 words.  Proper grammar and spelling are required. Potential references you plan to use in the research paper may also be included, but are not required with this assignment.

Note:  Final points for submission of the topic selection paper will be included within the final grade of the final Research Paper.

(MLO: A, B)

Quizzes (3)

The student will complete three quizzes in this course. All quizzes will be open-book/open-notes and contain 10 multiple-choice and true/false questions. The allotted time for each quiz is 1 hour. (MLO: B, C, E)