BPA 236 - Introduction to Airport and Seaport Operations

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Provides an introduction to the structure, organization and operation of a modern airport and seaport, including current issues and challenges. Includes the critical interface with private sector providers of agency, terminal, stevedoring, tug, and line handling services, and the significant roles of custom- house brokers, freight forwarders and cargo consolidators. Also examines the effects of government regulatory agencies.

Prerequisite(s): BPA 235  or permission of department chair.

Note: Typically offered at GB; spring term.

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

a. Identify and explain airport and seaport operations.

b. Differentiate between airport and seaport operations considerations related to, but not limited to, physical layout, regulatory requirements, and security considerations.

c. Recognize the importance of regulation and policy procedures, laws and/or measures that affect airport and seaport operations.

d. Recognize and describe current issues in airport and seaport operations including policy considerations that affect the local area.

e. Identify and explain the relationship between airport and seaport operations and the economy.

f. Identify and explain the relationship of airport and seaport operations to/with: ocean and air transportation, cargo security and insurance, international terms of sale and sales transactions, free trade agreements, regulation and policy considerations and current security and security-related issues.

g. Identify the unique business airport and seaport environment in the local area/region.

h. Explain the political, economic, and social trends that impact airport and seaport operations.