| Module Title: | Cockpit Technology |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
A combination of lectures, class discussion, tutorial, laboratory exercises and demonstrations will be used. Emphasis will be placed on active learning including problem and/or project based learning. |
| Module Aim: |
To give students an understanding of digital electronics and avionics systems. Provide an appreciation of how the combination of digital sub-circuits form an overall functioning avionic system. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Classify the different numbering systems and their applications in digital electronics. |
| LO2 |
Evaluate the different conversion techniques for analogue to digital transmission using different types of transmission media. |
| LO3 |
Identify digital systems schematics and test the operation of these systems. |
| LO4 |
Describe the principle of operation of different microprocessors and demonstrate how these devices are interfaced to peripherals. |
| LO5 |
Perform fundamental calculations on a range of avionic circuits |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| 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
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| 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 |
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Numbering Systems and digital electronics
Numbering Systems: Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal; Demonstration of conversions between Decimal and Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal systems and vice versa
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Data Conversion
Analogue Data, Digital Data; Operation and application of analogue to digital, and digital to analogue converters, inputs and outputs, limitations of various types.
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Logic Circuits
Identification of common logic gate symbols, tables and equivalent circuits; Applications used for aircraft systems, schematic diagrams. Interpretation of logic diagrams.
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Basic Computer Structure
Computer terminology (including bit, byte, software, hardware, CPU, IC, and various memory devices such as RAM, ROM, PROM); Computer technology (as applied in aircraft systems).
Computer related terminology; Operation, layout and interface of the major components in a micro-computer including their associated bus systems; Information contained in single and multi-address instruction words; Memory associated terms; Operation of typical memory devices; Operation, advantages and disadvantages of the various data storage systems.
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Microprocessors
Functions performed and overall operation of a microprocessor; Basic operation of each of the following microprocessor elements: control and processing unit, clock, register, arithmetic logic unit
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Integrated Circuits
Operation and use of encoders and decoders; Function of encoder types
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Multiplexing
Operation, application, and identification in logic diagrams of multiplexers and demultiplexers.
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Software Management Control
Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software programmes
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Typical Electronic/Digital Aircraft Systems
Cockpit layout, general arrangement of typical electronic/digital Aircraft Systems and associated BITE (Built In Test Equipment) testing such as: ACARS-ARINC Communication and Addressing and Reporting System, ECAM-Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring, ADS,EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrument System, EICAS-Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System, FBW-Fly by Wire, FMS-Flight Management System, GPS-Global Positioning System, IRS-Inertial Reference System, TCAS-Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System. MEMS sensors
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Data-buses
Operation of data bus in aircraft systems including knowledge of ARINC and other applications. Aircraft Network / Ethernet
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Transistors
Transistor symbols; Component description and orientation; Transistor characteristics and properties. Construction and operation of PNP and NPN transistors; Operation of Transistor Amplifiers; Construction and operation of FETs.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 10.00% |
| Practical | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Other |
Various assessments to reinforce learnings given throughout the semester. |
1,2,4 |
10.00 |
Ongoing |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
A set of practical exercises to complement the theory elements of the module. |
2,3,4,5 |
30.00 |
n/a |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
Final Exam |
1,2,4,5 |
60.00 |
End-of-Semester |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Other |
Various assessments to reinforce learnings given throughout the semester. |
1,2,4 |
10.00 |
Ongoing |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
A set of regular practical exercises to complement the theory elements of the module. |
2,3,4,5 |
30.00 |
n/a |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
n/a |
1,2,4,5 |
60.00 |
End-of-Semester |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
5.00 |
| Laboratory |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
| Independent Learning Time |
15 Weeks per Stage |
9.47 |
| Total Hours |
250.00 |
Module Delivered In
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