SYST 560 - Introduction to Air Traffic Control

Institution:

George Mason University

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Description:

Credits: 3 Introduction for those who plan professions in aviation industry. Surveys entire field, presenting history of ATC and how it came to be, technology on which system is based, procedures used by controllers to meet safety and efficiency goals, organizational structure of the FAA, challenges facing system, and means under investigation to meet these challenges. Involves some field work for data collection and analysis. Class project requiring system simulation required. Prerequisites Graduate standing. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0 When Offered F

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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