Handbook

This 6UOC course is an independent study course where students are required to complete set readings and activities on an advanced topic in aviation. The concept of an advanced topic is that it builds on content that in part of the undergraduate aviation science major at UNSW Canberra. Students will work with their supervisor to decide on a suitable topic that ideally meets an educational need for the student (will help with expected future employment) and also contribute to developing knowledge and understanding for any associated research activities. 

Potential special or advanced topics in aviation include: 

Technology: 

• Propulsion and Associated Systems 
• Sustainable Aviation 

• RPAS/UAS 

Aviation: 

• Airport Design 
• Airline Operations 
• Air Cargo 

• Aviation Security 

Business: 

• Aviation Economics 
• Airline/Airport Marketing 
• Tourism 

Safety: 

• Aviation Risk Management 
• Advances in Aviation Psychology  
• Aviation and Space Medicine 

In principle many of the undergraduate only introduced topics over a week or two of content, when more than one book has been written on that topic. As such, almost any suitable aviation text can be utilised, and the final choice of the topic will be made in consultation with the supervisor and/or course convenor.