A series of lectures, tutorials, class-based tasks, and laboratory exercises will be used. The practical sessions will be used to support the theory.
The Institute VLE will be used to interactively communicate with students.
Module Aim:
To give students an understanding of the principles of avionic circuits.
To develop the student’s ability to analyse the behaviour of avionic circuits.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Interpret the fundamentals of electric and electronic circuits.
LO2
Perform calculations to permit the analysis of both DC and AC circuits.
LO3
Comprehend the functional operation of common digital electronic devices.
LO4
Work in an electronic laboratory with due regard for his/her safety and that of others.
LO5
Using schematic diagrams, build and test electrical and electronic circuits in a laboratory environment.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Generation of Electricity
Production of electricity.
Magnetism
Theory of magnetism.
DC Motor
Basic motor theory.
Inductance/Inductor
Induction principles.
Transformers
Transformer construction principles and operation.
RLC Circuits
Phasor analysis of RLC circuits.
Filters
Operation, application and uses of filters.
Transistors
Transistor characteristics, properties and applications.
Integrated Circuits
Description and operation of digital logic circuits.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
60.00%
Practical
40.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Several in class and/or online assessments.
1,2,3
60.00
Ongoing
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Practical Assignments: The student will complete practical assignments during the module and write a report on each assignment.
Practical tests: Learners will complete practical tasks for summative assessment.
1,2,3,4,5
40.00
Every Week
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment