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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Foundations for Aviation Studies
Module Code EE151
School School of Electronic Engineering
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Noel Murphy
Semester 2: Noel Murphy
Autumn: Noel Murphy
Module TeacherNoel Murphy
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The aim of this module is to introduce students to a range of topics that will act as a foundation for a more detailed treatment of aviation-related issues in other modules. The module will introduce the history of the origins of the global industry that is the airline system and the general aviation sector. It will cover topics in mathematics that are essential for aviation, but would not normally be covered in a module on business mathematics. It will include elements of physics and chemistry that underpin systems and concepts in aviation. It with introduce aspects of human physiology and cognitive science that underpin an understanding of the multifaceted role of the human in aviation. Finally, it will introduce students to library and research skills that underpin an ability to become independent learners.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the main historical factors that led to the national and international structures that underpin the airline industry;
2. Carry out basic mathematical manipulations involving vectors, trigonometry, logs and unit conversions;
3. Generate solutions to basic problems in physics and chemistry relevant to the practices or systems in the aviation industry;
4. Demonstrate the use of a map or chart for basic geographical descriptive and ground-based navigation purposes;
5. Relate given scenarios to the likely physiological or cognitive or psychological responses of humans;
6. Demonstrate that they can use library/research skills to source both specific and general information on the aviation sector and reference this appropriately.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Overviews, study guidance and guest lectures
Tutorial12Opportunity to have more individual assistance with topics found to be difficult by the student(s) concerned.
Independent learning89Self-directed learning using supplied notes, further CBT and own materials
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
A brief analytical history of aviation.
This would not simply be a chronological history of flight, but an analysis of the origin of the global aviation industry, of its standards and of organisations such as ICAO.

Specialist Mathematics Topics for Aviation.
Vectors, trigonometry, logs, unit conversions, basic navigation and similar topics as required;.

Basics of Physical Sciences for aviation purposes.
Force, motion, energy, electric circuits, magnetism, motors, hydraulics, combustion and corrosion; Radio wave generation, propagation and reception;.

Geography.
Basic map reading (scale, contour lines, colour coding, types of map); Form of the earth; Time and time zones;.

Characteristics of humans of importance to aviation.
Basic physiology of the human body; cognitive processes; basic psychology.

Basic library and research skills.
Searching for information; indices, databases, online tools; referencing; using online forums; the "quality" of sources;.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment30% Examination Weight70%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentFollowing an introductory library skills class, the students will be asked to do some exercises where they have to find information on an aspect of the aviation industry and to return a summary of the topic with full referencing conventions followed.10%Week 6
Multiple choice questionsFormative assessment on topics introduced in the first half of the module20%Week 7
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
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    AMPSBSc in Aviation Man. with Pilot Studies
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