Module: Foundations for Aviation Studies

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Foundations for Aviation Studies
Module Code	MNA1032 (ITS: EE151)
Faculty	Electronic Engineering	School	Engineering & Computing
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The aim of this module is to introduce students to a range of topics that will act as a foundation for a more detailed treatment of aviation-related issues in other modules. It will cover topics in mathematics that are essential for aviation, but would not normally be covered in a module on business mathematics. It will also introduce elements of physics, chemistry and engineering that underpin systems and concepts in aviation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the main historical factors that led to the national and international structures that underpin the airline industry;
2. Carry out basic mathematical manipulations involving vectors, trigonometry, logs and unit conversions;
3. Generate solutions to basic problems in physics, chemistry and engineering relevant to the practices or systems in the aviation industry;
4. Demonstrate the use of a map or chart for basic geographical descriptive and ground-based navigation purposes;

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	20	No Description
Tutorial	10	No Description
Class Presentation	5	Delivery and peer-assessment of group presentations
Independent Study	90	Revision of learning materials; preparation for tutorials, tests, presentation
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10641	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Niall Cullinane	Module Teacher	Noel Murphy

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Short multiple choice-style quizzes designed as formative assessment.	20%	As required
Group presentation	Peer-assessed, overseen by lecturer.	30%	Week 12
Formal Examination	Typically a two-hour formal written closed-book exam paper, but this may vary, with advanced notice to the class.	50%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Specialist mathematics topics for aviation
Vectors Trigonometry Logarithms

Introductory mechanics for aviation
Force Linear motion Rotational motion Friction Energy Unit conversions

Introductory physical, earth and engineering sciences for aviation
Climate change Combustion Corrosion Electronics Electrostatics Magnetism Motors Hydraulics Radio wave propagation

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None