WELCOME to AVMT 101

Aviation History & Development
   

 
Are you an aviation enthusiast? Ever wonder how in just over 100 years aviation has evolved from an airplane held together with wood, wire and fabric to today's high-tech transports and supersonic aircraft?  

AVMT 101 will explore the development of the airplane and the helicopter (and a few contraptions in between!) as technology evolved and advancements were implemented.  

This course will also give you an appreciation for those designers and test pilots who made supreme sacrifices in pursuing the dream of flying higher, faster, and farther.  

Finally, we will explore the profound effect that aviation has had on economic, political, and military advancements worldwide.
     
Course
Description:
 AVMT 101 - 3 credits - Aviation History and Development explores the evolution of aviation, focusing on the rapid growth of the aviation industry and its influence on economic, military, and political advancement. Progressive developments in aircraft design, aerodynamics, powerplants, government agencies, and the national airspace system will be related.
     
 
   
Course
Objectives:

Introduce the student to the aviation industry.

Provide a history of flight, the growth of aviation, and the political and military impact of aviation.

The principles of flight, basic aerodynamics, fundamentals of aircraft operation, powerplant theory, aircraft types and design considerations will be related.

Students will gain an understanding of the air traffic control system, airport operations, FAA regulations, and the numerous government and private agencies associated with the aviation industry.

Students will also have the opportunity to explore careers in aviation.

     
 
     
Course Content:
 This course will utilize web content and textbook instruction to provide students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the topics outlined in the objectives above.

The textbook,Turbulent Skies, will be used to supplement the web-based learning.

Your knowledge will be measured via examinations administered online and a short topic research paper.
     
 
   
Requirements:

Netscape 3.0 or higher, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0;

This course typically takes 45 hours to complete;

Students should allow 3-5 hours per week to complete the course.

 

     
 
     

Course Information
& Quick Start:

 Log into WebCT (You must have registered for the course and received a WebCT ID and password).
     
 
     
Questions?
Contact the Instructor dwilliams@ccbcmd.edu
     
Updated 1/2006