ASA217

 Have an understanding of the development of aviation laws and their analogy to the Law of the Sea. 

 Have an understanding of national sovereignty of the immediate airspace and outer space.  The student should know the rights of the individual, the na­tion and the world of nations to air space and the constant con­flicts as na­tional political structures change. 

 Know and be aware of the possible effects of world affairs on international air route structures, national liabilities, and conventions and understand the complexities of treaties as well as multi and bi­lateral agreements made between nations. 

 Be able to list and describe the various agencies, both United States and international, which affect aviation laws and regulations. 

 Have developed an appreciation for the effects of apparent isolated law decisions within the United States and between other nations on decisions which are affected by technological advances. 

 Through problem resolution, be able to discuss viewpoints without emotion and in an orderly manner. 

 When questioned, be able to analyze, challenge, and attempt to determine the basis for a particular aviation law or regulation, and to dis­cuss its perceived advantages and disadvantages. 

 Be able to consider the overall ramifications of the total air transportation system as it affects air space. 

Be able to discuss the relationship of national political structures on the international air route structure, and its effect on individual citi­zens, regional ethnic conflicts, libale treaties, and agreements. 

Be able to conduct library research, including the use of the law library.