| CODE | AET1902 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Aeronautical Science (ASCI202) | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | An introductory course in aeronautical sciences that provides students an orientation in aviation topics appropriate to Aeronautical Science degree programs. Subjects include: the aviation profession, the science of flight, safety, security and human factors; aviation resources; the aviation environment; and meteorology. Study-unit Aims: To provide a foundation of essential and specialized knowledge in aviation and aerospace systems appropriate to Aeronautical Science degrees. The student should demonstrate an understanding of the systems of aviation/aerospace, an insight into how these systems function together in the aviation/aerospace industry, and an understanding of how the aviation professional relates to the environments in which they operate. Learning Outcomes: Upon course completion, students will be able to: 1. Explain the qualifications, attributes, ethics, and responsibilities of aviation professionals and examine the financial and educational requirements of those aviation careers; 2. Describe the qualifications, privileges, and limitations of all classes of certification to include pilot, maintenance, avionics, dispatch, and air traffic control; 3. Explain the aerodynamic considerations and performance capabilities of aircraft and discuss the importance of environmental factors affecting aircraft performance; 4. Describe the operating characteristics of aircraft propulsion, control, electrical, environmental, and hydraulic systems; 5. Identify aviation reliability and maintainability issues and compare typical maintenance cycles; 6. Discuss aviation safety and security concerns including, Safety Management Systems (SMS), aircraft accident prevention, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regulations on accident reporting, and the regulations, policies, and procedures of the Transportation Security Agency; 7. Determine the responsibilities of operators, pilots, mechanics, managers, and owners regarding human factors and team resource management; 8. Explain the framework of National and International Laws and Regulations that regulate the aviation industry; 9. Explain the impact of airport design, development, operations, funding sources, environmental issues, and environmental laws on airport systems; 10. Outline the basic structure of the national airspace system and compare air traffic control systems between enroute, terminal, tower, and flight service functions; and describe equipment and capacity limits. Describe the impact of the FAA's National Airspace System Plan (NASP) on these current air traffic control system; 11. Explain weather hazards, structure and energy of the atmosphere, and air mass circulation and fronts. Use weather observations, analysis, and forecasting to determine risk management policies for critical weather situations and severe storms. Further information is available to students on the ERAU platform. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5 For further information, see the APA website. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Online Learning | ||||||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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