Introduction to Aviation

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
AERO 1000
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Course ID
202696
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Elec and Mech Eng
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Danny Deng
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will provide students with a broad understanding of the aviation industry and its various career opportunities. Content includes aviation industry overview; historical perspective; industry regulation; airline operations; airport operations; airspace management; general aviation; emergency medical aviation; international aviation; air cargo operations; emerging technologies; regulatory authorities. 

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 25623
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-25
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-25
Notes:
Only available to B.Aviation students.
Class number
Class number 25624
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
Class number
Class number 25625
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
Class number
Class number 25626
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-51
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-51
Class number
Class number 25627
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed AERO1022 Introduction to Aviation at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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