Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering ‘The Polytechnic School Aviation Programs Course Syllabus Spring 2019 Course Number, Title, and Credit: AMT 442- Aviation Law/Regulations, 3 Credit Hours Course Description: ‘An examination of the United States legal system with a focus on the aviation perspective. The course will cover the common law system, business law, civil and criminal law, administrative agencies and law, FAA enforcement, and case law analysis. The major public and private actors, agencies, and institutions that play an important role in aviation law will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing Contact Hours (per week) Lecture- 3 hours Instructor: Michael W. Pearson, J.D. Office: SIM 215, 727-1870 Office Hours: Mon-Tues: 3:00- 6:00 p.m., Telephone: Office: 727-1870, Department (messages) 727-1775 e-mail: michael pearson@asu.edu ormpearson@azlaw.com Required Text(s): Foundations of Aviation Law (2015), Michael Pearson, Daniel Riley, Ashgate Publishing ISBN 978-1-4724-4563-6, Reference Materials: This course will incorporate current, topical information. Therefore, itis suggested (but not required) that all students develop the habit of reading national daily newspapers and weekly periodicals. Helpful references include: U.S. News and World Report, Business Week, Aviation Week and Space Technology, and the Wall Street Journal, Course Objectives: 1. To introduce students to the study of the substantive and procedural aspects of the United States legal system. 2. To give students a working knowledge of the law as it pertains to aviation issues3. To familiarize students with the administrative law system and the role and fumetions of the FAA, NTSB and other federal organizations in this system. Objectives for the Student 1. To identify key elements of the United States and international legal systems. 2. To identify key official and unofficial participants in the legal arena. 3. To explain and identify the interaction between the U.S. common law and administrative law systems. 4, To develop critical thinking skills in relation to the legal and administrative law process. 5. To develop critical communication skills in relation to aviation law. 6. To explain and identify legal and ethical responsibilities in regards to national and international aviation law Evaluation Procedures: Requiremen 1, To complete a midterm and final examination. 2. Case briefs. Students will complete two case briefs on any aviation legal topic of interest. Case briefs will be a minimum of 3-4 pages each, double spaced. Students should pattern their briefs after the Blackboard example. 3. Book reviews. 2 due, double-spaced. See information on BlackBoard for further information, Activity: Weighted Value Midterm Examination 30% Final Examination 30% Book Reviews 30% Case Bri 10% Grading Scale (%): 100-92 91-83 82-72 71-60 59-1 mUOw> Course OutlineWeek Of: ayy Qa (3) 121 (4) 128 (5) 2/4 (211 ans (8) 225 (9) 3/4 (10) 3/11 (11) 3/18 (12)3/25 341 4yars (1sy4/is (164/22 (17) *Final Assignment Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 No Class- USCTA Board Meeting Chapter 3-4 Chapter 5 Midterm. First Book Review Due No Class- SPRING BREAK Chapter 6 Chapter 6-7 No Class- case study/book review preparation Chapter 7 Chapter 7-8 Chapter 9 No class- case study/book review preparation Final Final will be in accord with University examination schedule, Two case studies and the 2" book review are due the day of the final.InstructorsRequirements/Policy: 1, Reading assignments should be completed prior to the associated class. 2, Students may be tested on any and all materials contained in the reading assignments and lecture presentations including material presented by guest speakers. 3. Attendance is not optional. Excessive absences will result in grade reduction. If you are absent for more than 25% of the class the instructor reserves the rights to fail you. If you are continually late the instructor reserves the right to reduce your grade accordingly. 4, Examinations are to be taken when scheduled. Unless of illness (with doctor's excuse) you will not be given the opportunity to make up an exam. That is, there is no opportunity for make-up or late testing. 5, Absence & Make-Up Policies Accommodations will be made for religious observances provided that students notify the instructor at the beginning of the semester concerning those dates. Students who expect to miss class due to officially university-sanctioned activities should inform me early in the semester. Alternative arrangements will generally be made for any examinations and other graded in-class work affected by such absences. The preceding policies are based on ACD 304-04, “Accommodation for Religious Practices” and ACD 304-02, “Missed Classes Due to University-Sanctioned Activities.” 6. Classroom Behavior Cell phones turned off during class to avoid causing distractions. The use of recording devices is not permitted during class. Any violent or threatening conduct by an ASU, student in this class will be reported to the ASU Police Department and the Office of the Dean of Students. 7. Academic Integrity All students in this class are subject to ASU's Academic Integrity Policy (available at hitp://provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity) and should acquaint themselves with its content and requirements, including a strict prohibition against plagiarism. All violations will be reported to the Dean’s office, who maintain records of all offenses. Students are expected to abide by the FSE Honor Code (htip://engineering.asu.edw/integrity/). 8. Disability Accommodations Suitable accommodations will be made for students having disabilities and students should notify the instructor as early as possible if they will require same. Such students must be registered with the Disability Resource Center and provide documentation to that effect. 9. Sexual Discrimination Title IX is a federal law that provides that no person be excluded on the basis of sex from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity. Both Title IX and university policy make clear that sexual 4violence and harassment based on sex is prohibited. An individual who believes they have been subjected to sexual violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek support, including counseling and academic support, from the university. If you or someone you know has been harassed on the basis of sex or sexually assaulted, you can find information and resources at https://sexualviolenceprevention.asu.edu/fags. 10. As a mandated reporter, I am obligated to report any information I become aware of regarding alleged acts of sexual discrimination, including sexual violence and dating violence. ASU Counseling Services, htips://eoss.asu.edu/counseling, is available if you wish discuss any concerns confidentially and privately. 11. Any information in this syllabus (other than grading and absence policies) may be subject to change with reasonable advance notice. 12. All contents of these lectures, including written materials distributed to the clas are under copyright protection. Notes based on these materials may not be sold or commercialized without the express permission of the instructor. [Based on ACD 304-06.) IF YOU NEED DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS IN THIS CLASS, PLEASE SEE ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. INFORMATION REGARDING DISABILITY IS CONFIDENTIAL.Course Objectives/Competencies AMT 442- Aviation Law Outcomes & Objectives/Competencies ‘Assessment Methods RABI Outcome A— An ability o apply knowledge ‘of mathematics, seienee, and applied sciences ‘RABI Outcome B — An ability to analyze and ‘Midterm and Final Examination interpretdata Legal casebriefs 1 To develop critical thinking skills im relation 10 the legal and administrative law process. "RABI Outcome C— An ability to fanetion on multindiseiplinary and diverse teams ‘ABI Onicome D—Anundewianding oF ‘Midterm and Final Examination professional and ethical esponsibility 1. To explain and identify legal and ethical responsibilities in regards to national and internationsalaviation law. "AABI Outcome E— An ability to communicate Tegal ease brichs cffectively, including both written and oral commnnieationskills Te develop critical communication Skills in elation to aviation law, "ABI Outcome F—A recognition ofthe need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning "AABI Ouicome G—A knowledge ofcontemporary | Midtermand Final issues Legal ease briefs 1, To introduce students to the study of the substantive and procedural aspects of the United States legal system. 2. To.give students a working know! edge of the law as it pertains to aviation issues. 3. To familiarize students withthe administrative law system and the role and functions of the FAA, NTSB and ‘other federal organizations in this system ‘RABI Outcome H— An abilily to use the Tegal ease bres techniques, skills,and modern technology necessary for professional practice T. To develop eritical thinking Sdlls im relation to the legal and administrative law process. 2. To develop critical communication skills in relation to aviation law. 3. To give students a working knowledge of the law as it pertains to aviation issues. 6‘ABI Outcome = An understanding ofthe national and international aviation environment ‘Midterm and Final Examination T. To identify Key elements of the United ‘States and international legal systems, 2. Te identify key official and unofficial participants inthe legal arena, 3. To explain and identify legal and ethieat responsibilities in regards to national and international aviation law. ‘AABI Outcome —An ability to apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems ‘Midterm and Final Examination Legal ease briefs T. To develop critical thinking skills im relation to the legal and administrative law process. 2. To develop critical communication skills in relation to aviation law, 3. To give students a working knowledge of the law as it pertains to aviation issues.