AES 3880 - Aviation Security

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: At least junior standing

The history, development, and strategies of prevention and response to aviation security issues are studied in this course. This includes airport, air carrier, cargo, general aviation, and in-flight security challenges, security assessments, and anti-terrorism strategies. The history of air terrorism is addressed, focusing on terrorist tactics and governmental response before and after 9/11/2001.