Offerings at The Ohio State University

GEOG 3350 Aviation Geography – Spring 2025

Role: Instructor

Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the fundamental elements of aviation geography. Students will explore the historical and contemporary evolution of aviation geography across various geographical scales. Additionally, the course will emphasize the essential operational aspects of airlines and airports within a geographical context, such as airline network models and airport catchment areas. Moreover, the instructor will address policies and regulations impacting aviation geography, including environmental regulations and international agreements. Furthermore, the course will introduce emerging challenges and trends in air transportation.

GEOG 3300 Transportation Security – Spring 2025

Role: Instructor

Course Overview
This course is an introduction to transportation security: protecting transportation networks from damage and humans from injuries and deaths caused by intentional acts. We will discuss major transportation modes including air, maritime and land-based systems, their properties and the evolution of threats against these systems. This course will also explore the varying roles of private and public sector agents and their responsibilities.