t.BA.AV.AVBA.14HS (Aviation Basics) 
Module: Aviation Basics
This information was generated on: 20 March 2023
No.
t.BA.AV.AVBA.14HS
Title
Aviation Basics
Organised by
T ZAV
Credits
4

Description

Version: 6.0 start 01 August 2020

Short description
Aviation Basics illustrates the breadth of the term "Aviation" and provides a brief overview of the main aspects. Apart from evening out the students’ prior knowledge and motivating them for the subject, this module lays the foundation for the follow-up modules in subsequent semesters.

Module coordinator

 Regli Christoph (regl)

Learning objectives (competencies)
Objectives Competences Taxonomy levels
Illustration of the breadth of the term "Aviation" and its main aspects. F, M K1-3
Balance the knowledge of the students. F, M K1-3
Motivation for the subject. F, M K1-3
Laying the foundation for the consecutive modules of the following semesters. F, M K1-3

Module contents

 Introduction
History of Aviation
Organizations
Rules of the Air
Air Traffic Services
Atmosphere and Meteorology
Flight Vehicles
Airline Organization and Maintenance Coverage
Airlines
Airports
Geodesy, Communication, Navigation and Surveillance
Space
Operational Risk Management
Human Factors
Security, Emergency Response, Ground Operation
Aircraft Accidents and Incidents Investigations
Research and Development

Teaching materials

 Documents on OLAT

Supplementary literature

  

Prerequisites

  

Teaching language

 (X) German ( ) English

Part of International Profile

 ( ) Yes (X) No

Module structure

 (Is filled in by the administration)
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Exams
Description Type Form Scope Grade Weighting
End-of-semester exam Final examination written 90min marked 100%

Remarks

  

Legal basis

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Note

Course: Aviation Basics - Vorlesung
No.
t.BA.AV.AVBA.14HS.V
Title
Aviation Basics - Vorlesung

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 August 2099.