AIRCRAFT INDICATOR SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GMY339	AIRCRAFT INDICATOR SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HANDE ULUSOY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	With this course, students are expected to understand the typical system arrangements and to learn the electronic indicator system.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems, Working principle of common types of displays used in modern aircraft, Cathode Ray Tubes, Light Emitting Diode Screens and Liquid Crystal Screens, Special treatment for components sensitive to electrostatic discharges, Antistatic protection of risks and possible damage, components and personnel Awareness about typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Internal Test Equipment): ECAM-Electronic Central Aircraft Monitor EFIS-Electronic Flight Indicator System, typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE General Regulation on Internal Test Equipments: ACARS-ARINC Communication and Addressing and Recording System EICAS Engine Indicator and Team Alert System, general electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Internal Test Equipments) Overview: FMS - Flight Management System, General arrangement of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Built-in Test Equipment): IRS-Inertial Navigation / Reference System; FBW-electronically controlled flight / electronic flight control systems (fly-by-wire); GPS-Global Positioning System, Typical Electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE general arrangement: TCAS-Traffic Warning and Collision Prevention System; Integrated Modular Avionics; Cab Systems, Information Systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the awareness of the restrictions, the availability of airworthiness and the possible destructive effects of the software program.
Explains the working principles of CRT, LED and LCD screens in modern aircraft
Show information and system contents on EFIS.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Internet research	Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems.	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Internet research	Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems.	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Internet research	Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems.	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Internet research	Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems.	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Internet research	Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems.	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Internet research	Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems.	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Internet research	Working principle of common types of screens used in modern aircraft, Cathode Irradiated Tubes, Light Emitting Diodes Screens and Liquid Crystal Displays.	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Internet research	Special treatment for components sensitive to electrostatic discharges, awareness of risks and possible damage, awareness of the components and personnel antistatic protection devices	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Internet research	General arrangement of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Internal Test Equipment): ECAM-Electronic Center Aircraft Monitor EFIS-Electronic Flight Indicator System	Lecture, Question and Answer
11	Internet research	General arrangement of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Internal Test Equipment): ACARS-ARINC Communication and Addressing and Recording System EICAS-Engine Indicator and Team Warning System	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Internet research	General arrangement of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Internal Test Equipment): FMS - Flight Management System	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Internet research	General arrangement of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Built-in Test Equipment): IRS-Inertial Navigation / Reference System; FBW-electronically controlled flight / electronic flight control systems (fly-by-wire); GPS-Global Positioning System	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Internet research	General regulation of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE: TCAS-Traffic Warning and Collision Prevention System; Integrated Modular Avionics; Cabin Systems, Information Systems	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Internet research	General Revision	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Megep, Uçuş Göstergeleri ve Aviyonik Sistemler, 2011
Nagabhushana, S. Sudha, L. K. Aircraft Instrumentation and System, 2010

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.	0
2	Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.	0
3	Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.		1
2	Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.	0
2	Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create creative contents in the field.	0
2	Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.	0
2	Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.	0
2	Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.	0
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.	0
3	Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.		1
2	Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	11	2	22
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	5	5	25
Reading	10	3	30
Assignment (Homework)	1	20	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	3	20	60
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	15	45
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	232