342-3365/01 – Introduction to Civil Aviation (ÚdCL)

Gurantor departmentInstitute of TransportCredits2
Subject guarantordoc. Ing. Michal Dorda, Ph.D.Subject version guarantordoc. Ing. Michal Dorda, Ph.D.
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementCompulsory
Year1Semesterwinter
Study languageCzech
Year of introduction2021/2022Year of cancellation
Intended for the facultiesFSIntended for study typesBachelor
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
DOR028 doc. Ing. Michal Dorda, Ph.D.
GRA0013 Ing. Vojtěch Graf, Ph.D.
Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of studyWay of compl.Extent
Full-time Examination 2+0

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

The student is able to use professional terminology in civil aviation. He is able to describe the principles of operation of airlines and define the role of the state in regulating their activities. The student is familiar with the legislation governing the field of civil aviation. The student understands the basic security issues of civil aviation.

Teaching methods

Lectures

Summary

The aim of the course is to provide students with an overview of basic information about civil aviation and its importance. The student is aware of the terminology used in civil aviation, will be acquainted with airlines and the principles of their operation and regulation of the state. Furthermore, attention is paid to the legislative side of civil aviation. Last but not least, the issue of security in civil aviation is discussed.

Compulsory literature:

LAWRENCE, D. Aviation and Airport Security. New York: Nova Science Publisher's, 2017. ISBN 978-1-53611-909-1.

Recommended literature:

SHAW, S. Airline Marketing and Management. Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2011. ISBN 978-14-094-0147-6.

Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester

The student prepares a semester work on a given topic. Verification of the student's knowledge will take place in the form of an oral exam.

E-learning

lms.vsb.cz

Other requirements

No other requirements are defined.

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

1. Important milestones in the development of civil aviation, the position of air transport in the transport system. 2. Basic terminology of civil air transport. 3. Types of aviation organizations. 4. Airport. 5. Air carriers. 6. Basics of economic and business models of air carriers. 7. Regulatory components of air transport (governmental, non-governmental organizations). 8. Introduction to legislation and international conventions. 9. Organization of civil aviation in the Czech Republic. 10. Sources of air transport data. 11. Information systems in air transport. 12. Air safety. 13. Current problems of civil aviation. 14. Reserve.

Conditions for subject completion

Full-time form (validity from: 2022/2023 Winter semester)
Task nameType of taskMax. number of points
(act. for subtasks)
Min. number of pointsMax. počet pokusů
Examination Examination 100  51 3
Mandatory attendence participation: Students prepare two semestral theses according to an individual assignment and present their results. Students' knowledge is verified by an exam at the end of the semester.

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Conditions for subject completion and attendance at the exercises within ISP: Students prepare two semestral theses according to an individual assignment and present their results. Students' knowledge is verified by an exam at the end of the semester.

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Occurrence in study plans

Academic yearProgrammeBranch/spec.Spec.ZaměřeníFormStudy language Tut. centreYearWSType of duty
2024/2025 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S01) Air Transport Technology and Management P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2024/2025 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S02) Aviation Operation Management P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S02) Aviation Operation Management P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S01) Air Transport Technology and Management P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S01) Air Transport Technology and Management P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S02) Aviation Operation Management P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan

Occurrence in special blocks

Block nameAcademic yearForm of studyStudy language YearWSType of blockBlock owner

Assessment of instruction



2023/2024 Winter
2022/2023 Winter