t.BA.AV.AVBA.14HS (Aviation Basics) 
Module: Aviation Basics
This information was generated on: 29 March 2024
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)
  For more details please click on this link: T_CL_Modulauspraegungen_SM2025

Exams

Description Type Form Scope Grade Weighting
End-of-semester exam Final examination written 90min marked 100%

Remarks

 

Legal basis

The module description is part of the legal basis in addition to the general academic regulations. It is binding. During the first week of the semester a written and communicated supplement can specify the module description in more detail.

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.