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	Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.			2
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.		1
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.		1
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.			2
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.			2
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.			2
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.			2
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.			2
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.		1
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.		1
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.				3
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.					4
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.					4
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.				3
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.		1

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