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Course syllabus - Avionics I

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

MFL006

Valid from

Autumn semester 2013

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Main area(s)

Aeronautical Engineering

School

School of Innovation, Design and Engineering

Ratified

2013-02-27

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2013-10-09
    • Latest update: 2013-10-09

    Compendiums

    Åden, Lars

    Avionik I

    Akademin för innovation, design och teknik,

    Kompendiematerial

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide students with a basic knowledge of definitions and concepts in avionics, as well as of airborne and terrestrial equipment and systems for the maneuvering, navigation and surveillance of aircraft.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

- give an overview of the developmental history and trends in avionics
- give an account of crews´ and technicians´ use of the avionics system, as well as read and interpret basic instrumentation
- describe the functions of air data systems, inertial navigation systems, and GPS
- describe processes for safety analysis during the developmental stage
- briefly describe the purpose and function of systems such as ILS, FBW, FMS, TCAS, VDL, GPWS, ADF/NDB, VOR/DME
- give an account of basic ergonomic aspects of the interaction between pilot and avionics system
- give an overview of the operating environment of the avionics system (mechanical, electromagnetic and climatic)
- give an account of environmental aspects in the production and phasing out of avionics systems

Course content

- general and specific terminology
- appliances and systems for the collection, transfer, treatment and presentation of information, as well as their use
- appliances and systems for maneuvering and the execution of commands, as well as their use
- current regulations and standards
- conventional electromagnetic systems
- digital systems
- military systems
- operating systems and interfaces
- the basics of alternating current

Tuition

Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory work.

Specific requirements

Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering 7,5 ECTS credits and Basics in Electronics 7,5 ECTS credits or equivalent. The course Basics in Electronics is possible to follow in parallel with Avionics I.

Examination

Laboratory work (LAB1), 1.5 ECTS credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), 6 ECTS credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail