Faculty: Civil Aviation This major focuses on managing and coordinating aircraft for safe and efficient air traffic flow. Students explore air traffic management, aviation safety, radar systems, communication protocols, and meteorology. The program emphasizes technical skills, decision-making, and the application of aviation principles. Graduates are prepared for careers in air traffic control and aviation management. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand air traffic control and aviation safety fundamentals. - Develop skills in managing and coordinating air traffic. - Learn techniques for using radar systems, communication protocols, and meteorological data. - Explore air traffic management principles and aviation regulations. - Understand human factors and decision-making in air traffic control. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in air traffic management. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for air traffic scenarios. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Air Traffic Control** - Overview of air traffic control, aviation safety, and regulatory frameworks. 2. **Air Traffic Management** - Principles of air traffic management and techniques for coordinating air traffic. 3. **Aviation Safety** - Fundamentals of aviation safety and techniques for ensuring safety in operations. 4. **Radar Systems** - Principles of radar systems and techniques for operating and interpreting radar data. 5. **Communication Protocols** - Fundamentals of communication protocols and techniques for effective communication. 6. **Meteorology for Aviation** - Principles of meteorology and techniques for using weather data in air traffic management. 7. **Human Factors in Air Traffic Control** - Understanding human factors and techniques for enhancing performance in air traffic control. 8. **Aviation Regulations and Standards** - Fundamentals of aviation regulations and techniques for compliance and best practices. 9. **Emerging Trends in Air Traffic Control** - Analysis of innovations such as automated air traffic management and advanced surveillance technologies. 10. **Capstone Project in Air Traffic Control** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in managing air traffic scenarios or developing solutions. **Assessment Methods:** - Air traffic management plans, aviation safety reports, radar system analyses, communication simulations, meteorological data interpretations, human factors studies, regulatory compliance analyses, research papers, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Air Traffic Control: Principles and Practice" by David Wyatt. - "Aviation Safety" by Sidney A. Kipling. - "Radar Systems: An Introduction for Air Traffic Control" by George W. Stimson. - "Meteorology for Aviation" by Ronald L. Holle and Ervin G. Bruning. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of aviation, meteorology, and communication principles. Suitable for students interested in air traffic control and aviation management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Air Traffic Control and pursue certifications such as Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). **Target Audience:** Aspiring air traffic controllers, aviation managers, and professionals seeking to specialize in air traffic control and aviation safety. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in air traffic control, supporting safe and efficient air traffic management.