FACULTY OF SCIENCE School of AviationAVIA2401 Aviation Law & Regulations Session 1, 2013 .................................................................................. Course Evaluation and Development .......................................................................................................................... 4 5.......................... 9 11...........................................................................................................................................Table of Contents 1....................................................................................................... Course Schedule (please note: lecture sequences are subject to minor changes) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 6..................................................................... Required Equipment.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2..... 10 1 ........ Assessment Tasks and Feedback ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Information about the Course ................ UNSW Academic Honesty and Plagiarism........ Training and Enabling Skills . 6 7.................. 7 9....................... Additional Resources and Support ......... 2 3............................... Staff Involved in the Course ............. Rationale and Strategies Underpinning the Course ................ 8 10... Administration Matters............. Course Details ........................................................ 7 8............................ 3 4................................................. Information about the Course 1 NB: Some of this information is available on the UNSW Handbook Year of Delivery Course Code Course Name Academic Unit Level of Course Units of Credit Session(s) Offered Assumed [email protected] 2 .edu.Course Outline 1.Faculty of Science .edu. Prerequisites or Corequisites Hours per Week Number of Weeks Commencement Date 4 HPW 12 weeks 5 March 2013 2013 AVIA2401 Aviation Law & Regulations School of Aviation 2 6 Offered in session 1 nd year Summary of Course Structure (for details see 'Course Schedule') Component Lecture 1 Lecture 2 TOTAL 2.unsw. Staff Involved in the Course Staff Course Convenor Role Name Mr Ron Bartsch Contact Details r.au Consultation Times Tuesdays 1300-1400 HPW 2 2 4 Time 1400 – 1600 1600 – 1800 Day Tuesday Tuesday Location Central Lecture Block 4 Central Lecture Block 4 1 UNSW Online Handbook: http://www. understand the essential elements of a contract and demonstrate their application to civil aviation. 4. Identify and understand. analyse and apply relevant legal principles to practical aviation situation. responsibilities and scope of the various aviation regulatory authorities. 10.unsw. write a research report of a selected aviation-related case. demonstrate an awareness of strategies to mitigate exposure to legal liability 5 Course Aims 3 Student Learning 4 Outcomes Graduate Attributes Developed in this Course Science Graduate 5 Attributes Select the level of FOCUS 0 = NO FOCUS 1 = MINIMAL 2 = MINOR 3 = MAJOR 3 Activities / Assessment Research. This course aims to assist students gain an understanding of the vital importance of regulations and the law in all aspects of aviation operations. identify and understand employment law in the context of aviation industrial matters. In particular the subject will concentrate on providing a practical insight into the legal implications associated with various aviation personnel including the pilot-in-command. At the conclusion of this course. 3. collaborative and management skills Information literacy 3 2 2 3 UNSW Handbook: http://www.handbook. Although this course focuses on aviation law in Australia it also considers the broader international context which is so important to the aviation industry. in general terms. understand the constitutional limits of the Commonwealth in respect of the regulatory control of civil aviation in Australia. criminal. identify and understand the various principles of international law that are relevant to the aviation industry. identify and understand tort law as it impinges upon civil aviation operations.edu. social and professional understanding Communication Individual research report Group research report Participation in weekly in-class debate Final exam Tutorial review and discussion questions Final exam Tutorial review and discussion questions Individual tutorial presentation Participation in weekly in-class debate Group report Participation in weekly in-class debate Individual research report Group research report Final exam 2 2 2 Teamwork. and 12. 9. 11. inquiry and analytical thinking abilities Capability and motivation for intellectual development Ethical. 6. how the Australian legal system impinges upon the civil aviation industry. 5. The subject focuses on the legal system within which this regulatory system operates and the powers. 7. identify and understand various principles of administrative.au Learning and Teaching Unit: Course Outlines 4 Learning and Teaching Unit: Learning Outcomes 5 Contextualised Science Graduate Attributes 3 . Course Details Course Description (Handbook Entry) 2 This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the regulatory structure of civil aviation in Australia. understand the structure and development of the Australian legal system. 8. extract. 2. and corporate law that are relevant to the aviation industry.3. students should be able to: 1. provide an overview of the separation of powers and explain how this doctrine applies in Australia. This course aims to provide a learning and teaching environment where students are actively engaged in the learning process as part of a community of learners. or that relate perhaps to your professional endeavors. Activities are linked to both research and scholarship and the real world. 9. and allow students to reflect on how legal issues affect the aviation industry. Rationale and Strategies Underpinning the Course Teaching Strategies The course seeks to provide a practical and pragmatic approach to the law so it can be understood by those working (or intending to work) in the aviation industry. and meaningful and timely feedback will be provided on coursework. 4. 12. for you to focus on topics of individual interest. The choice of assignment and research topic is available so that you may allocate more effort in those exercise questions with which you have a particular interest. 3. 15. 6 Reflecting on your teaching 4 . 5. Rationale for learning and 6 teaching in this course . A supportive environment is provided but there is an expectation that students will take responsibility for their own learning and also learn co-operatively with their peers. challenging and enjoyable. Several different methods are used in the course to assist in achieving student learning outcomes. 10. The course aims to be interesting. as they apply across the aviation industry. 11. within the scope of the subject. legal principles and concepts. 8. 2. Student diversity in terms of experiences and learning styles is valued. 13. 14. The final exam will assess student level of understanding and knowledge through short questions. 7. Student assessment is designed to reflect the learning outcomes. 4. Introduction to Aviation Law Aviation Legal System (Part I) Australian Legal System (Part II) Regulation of Aviation Contract Law (Part I) Contract Law (Part II) Revision Class/in class quiz Negligence and Other Torts Employment Law Administrative Law Criminal Law Commercial Law Insurance Law Carriage by Air Airline Operations Relationship to Other Courses within the Program The proposed course has been designed to complement other aviation courses as they all have a “regulatory” component and to help develop your understanding of the law and its relationship to the aviation regulatory regime. 6.Participation in weekly in-class debate Tutorial review and discussion questions Major Topics (Syllabus Outline) 1. This provides greater flexibility. Week Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Lectures (Tuesday). Course Schedule (please note: lecture sequences are subject to minor changes) 7 8 Some of this information is available on the Online Handbook and the UNSW Timetable .5. Introduction to Aviation Law Australian Legal System (Part I) Australian Legal System (Part II) Regulation of Aviation Contract Law (Part I) Contract Law (Part II) Revision Class Mid-Semester Exam Negligence and Other Torts Employment Law Administrative Law Criminal Law Commercial Law Insurance Law Carriage by Air Airline Operations [Possible revision class to make up for loss of class in Week 8] End of Semester Exam Assignment and Submission dates (see also 'Assessment Tasks & Feedback') . 6. Assessment Tasks and Feedback Task Knowledge & abilities assessed Assessment Criteria % of total mark Date of Release Week 1 Submission Each individual will be allocated a legal case study to be completed between week 2 and 4 (inclusive) One week following the distribution. To be advised (week 1) 10% Mid-semester Examination Material from week 1.5 40% Week 1 Within two weeks of submission TBA Blackboard Grademark End of Semester Examination Entire course material 50% Week 1 Exam period TBA Written 6 . WHO Feedback WHEN Within one week of submission HOW Blackboard Grademark Legal Assignment A chosen legal case study. Sydney.com.au http://www.austlii. Additional Resources and Support Text Books Bartsch. Required Equipment. 2013.au International Civil Aviation Organization http://www. Training and Enabling Skills Equipment Required Enabling Skills Training Required to Complete this Course N/A N/A 7 . Essential readings will be provided via Blackboard Essential readings will be provided via Blackboard Additional reading references will be provided via Blackboard http://www.avlaw. Aviation Law in Australia (4th Edition) Thomson Reuters Lawbook Co.org UNSW Law Library Course Manual Required Readings Additional Readings Recommended Internet Sites Societies/Organisations Computer Laboratories or Study Spaces 8.icao.7.edu. R. 9. Mechanisms of Review Major Course Review CATEI Other 9 Last Review Date Comments or Changes Resulting from Reviews This course was subject to a major update in 2012/2013 The CATEI system will be used to evaluate the course at the end of the course. Class Networking and Feedback will be sought from students in-class 9 CATEI process 8 . This course outline conveys how feedback has helped to shape and develop this course. Such feedback is considered carefully with a view to acting on it constructively wherever possible. Course Evaluation and Development Student feedback is gathered periodically by various means. or two weeks after the due date (whichever is the earlier). Late assignments.au/disabil.10. All applications for exemption from attendance at classes of any kind must be made. without reasons deemed satisfactory by the lecturer.edu. assignment submission. or at the commencement of. to the Lecturerin-Charge. Administration Matters Expectations of Students Students should be familiar with the information contained in <https://my. au University Counselling and 13 Psychological Services Tel: 9385 5418 Assignment Submissions Occupational Health and 10 Safety Assessment Procedures UNSW Assessment 11 Policy Equity and Diversity 10 11 12 13 UNSW OHS Home page UNSW Assessment Policy UNSW Student Complaint Procedure University Counselling and Psychological Services 9 .au Faculty Contact A/Prof Julian Cox Associate Dean (Education) julian. Students are referred to the University's Student Handbook for full details on academic regulations. Assignments will attract no marks if they are submitted after other assignments have been marked and returned.unsw. students must miss no more than two classes. will be penalised by a loss of 10% of total possible marks per day.unsw. or with the Equity Officer (Disability) in the Equity and Diversity Unit (9385 4734 or http://www.au Tel: 9385 8063 University Contact Student Conduct and Appeals Officer (SCAO) within the Office of the Pro-ViceChancellor (Students) and Registrar. Those students who have a disability that requires some adjustment in their teaching or learning environment are encouraged to discuss their study needs with the course Convenor prior to.studentequity.guidelinesonlearning. in writing.mooney@unsw. equity and diversity and other policies that affect you.au> regarding expectations of students.edu. examination procedures. Special Consideration. In case of absence from the class test.edu. signers or note-takers.au/guideline8.cfm Student Complaint 12 Procedure School Contact Elaine Chau Undergraduate Studies School of Aviation Phone: + 61 2 9385 5756 Email: [email protected]. Telephone 02 9385 8515. the provision of services and additional exam and assessment arrangements. Early notification is essential to enable any necessary adjustments to be made.au Tel: 9385 8574 or Dr Scott Mooney Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) s.edu. email studentcomplaints@unsw. The assignments should be word-processed and include a standard title page.edu. Issues to be discussed may include access to materials.unsw.equity.edu. Information on designing courses and course outlines that take into account the needs of students with disabilities can be found at: http://www. N/A Students are expected to be regular and punctual in attendance at all classes. without a reason deemed satisfactory by the lecturer. They must be submitted via Blackboard. Only under special circumstances should assignments be handed in via email to the lecturer.au/ http://www. a request for special consideration may be made only in accordance with the University's standard guidelines.cox@unsw. An attendance form must be signed by attending students at each lecture.html). their course. Application for an extension of time should be made in writing prior to the due date. In order to ensure a Pass in the course.edu.unsw. computer program or software.au/plagiarism The Learning Centre also provides substantial educational written materials. composition. drawing. The inclusion of the thoughts or work of another with attribution appropriate to the academic discipline does not amount to plagiarism. • piecing together sections of the work of others into a new whole. Note that an assessment item produced in oral. ideas or concepts from a book. a range of materials including text. • paraphrasing. design. and the proper referencing of sources in preparing all assessment items. or involving live presentation. essay writing. • presenting an assessment item as independent work when it has been produced in whole or part in collusion with other people. summarising. Students should allow sufficient time for research. in: • correct referencing practices. *Examples include: • direct duplication of the thoughts or work of another. article. These resources can be located via: www. Knowingly permitting your work to be copied by another student may also be considered to be plagiarism. Used with kind permission from the University of Newcastle † Adapted with the kind permission from the University of Melbourne 10 . and • claiming credit for a proportion a work contributed to a group assessment item that is greater than that actually contributed. another student or a tutor. form and/or progression of ideas of the original. • appropriate use of. not written. * Based on that proposed to the University of Newcastle by the St James Ethics Centre.edu. web site. submitting an assessment item that has already been submitted for academic credit elsewhere may be considered plagiarism. and time management. drafting.11.unsw. circuitry.† For the purposes of this policy. report or other written document (whether published or unpublished). artwork.lc. UNSW Academic Honesty and Plagiarism What is Plagiarism? Plagiarism is the presentation of the thoughts or work of another as one’s own. may similarly contain plagiarised material. Internet. Students are also reminded that careful time management is an important part of study and one of the identified causes of plagiarism is poor time management. formulae and concepts. images. Individual assistance is available on request from The Learning Centre. for example. for example. • paraphrasing another person’s work with very minor changes keeping the meaning. and tutorials to aid students. workshops. The Learning Centre website is main repository for resources for staff and students on plagiarism and academic honesty. or another person’s assignment without appropriate acknowledgement. form. including by copying material. other electronic resource. and attribution for.