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Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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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. The module will introduce the history of the origins of the global industry that is the airline system and the general aviation sector. 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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; | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Learning Activities A brief analytical history of aviationThis would not simply be a chronological history of flight, but an analysis of the origin of the global aviation industry, of its standards and of organisations such as ICAO. (Note: this material is being deferred to Year 2, in light of the reduction of the semester from 12 to 10 weeks).Specialist Mathematics Topics for AviationVectors, trigonometry, logs, unit conversions, basic navigation and similar topics as required;Basics of Physical Sciences for aviation purposesForce, motion, energy, electrostatics, magnetism, combustion and corrosion;Basics of Engineering Sciences for aviation purposesElectric circuits, motors, hydraulics, radio wave generation, propagation and reception; | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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