ATC 300 - Basic Air Traffic Control Part 1

Recent Professors: Sean G. Tener
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Fall 2025
Class Size: Not published
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: ATC 200 with a grade of "C" or better
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of ATC 300
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course provides lecture on the fundamental concepts of air traffic control operations. Areas such as airports, airport markings, airport operations, airport lighting, roles of various FAA organizations, FAA history, air traffic management systems, the National Airspace System (NAS), types of separation used by air traffic control, NOTAMS(Notices To Air Missions), radar systems, FAA orders, FAA publications, aircraft manuals, LOAs(letters of agreement), and SOPs(standard operating procedures) will be taught and tested.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 12:00pm–7:55pm, Tue Thu 12:00pm–6:55pm