Information Package

Master's of Defence Electronics and Software with Thesis

SEY512

AVIONICS SYSTEMS

Course Code
SEY512
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Basic RF theory, Antennas, Receiver and Transmitter
  2. Aviation communication
  3. Aircraft intercom systems
  4. Emergency Radios
  5. Aviation Navigation
  6. Radar bases
  7. Inertial Navigation Systems
  8. Automatic Direction Finding (ADF) system, Distance Measuring (DME) system, VHF Direction Finding (VOR) system, Altered Landing Assistants (ILS, MLS)
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAvionics Basics (Basic RF Theory, Antennas, Receiver and Transmitter Structures), Aviation Communication, Aircraft Intercoms, Aircraft Information Systems, Emergency Radios, Aviation Navigation, Radar Basics, Inertial Navigation Systems, Automatic Direction Finding (ADF) System, Distance Measurement (DME) System, VHF Direction Finding (VOR) System, Altered Landing Assistants (ILS, MLS)
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Avionic Basics (Basic RF theory, Antennas, Receiver and Transmitter structures)
2nd Week Avionic Basics (Basic RF theory, Antennas, Receiver and Transmitter structures)
3rd Week Aviation communication
4th Week Aviation communication
5th Week Aircraft intercom systems, Aircraft information systems
6th Week Aircraft intercom systems, Aircraft information systems
7th Week Aircraft intercom systems, Aircraft information systems
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Emergency Radios, Aviation Navigation
10th Week Radar bases
11th Week Inertial Navigation Systems, Automatic Direction Finding (ADF) system
12th Week Distance Measurement (DME) system
13th Week VHF Direction Finding (VOR) system
14th Week Trafficking Assistant (ILS, MLS)
Recommended or Required ReadingIntroduction to Avionics Systems,R.P.G. Collinson,Springer
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 70 70
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load306
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.2
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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