4A008E - Electronics Engineering 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4A008E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Electronics Engineering | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Bethan Llewellyn, Polly Blaikie, Andrew Carter, Nyam Nutalapati, Ward Broughton, Giuseppe Leogrande, Osama Siddique | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To provide students with a foundation in electronics, servo systems and digital techniques, enabling them to develop essential theoretical knowledge and apply basic analytical methods to engineering problems.
To develop students' understanding of aircraft electronic and digital systems, including their principles of operation, applications within aerospace engineering, and the environmental conditions that influence their performance and reliability.
Content Summary
This module introduces students to the fundamental principles of electronics, digital techniques and aircraft digital systems. It begins with an exploration of semiconductor devices, focusing on the P–N junction and the characteristics, applications and basic testing of diodes and transistors. Students then develop an understanding of fundamental digital electronics, including logic gates, combinational and sequential circuits, operational amplifiers, and the principles of analogue-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analogue (D/A) conversion. The electronics component concludes with the study of aircraft transducers and synchronous data transmission systems.
The digital techniques component develops an understanding of fundamental computer terminology, architecture and operation before examining the application of digital technologies within aircraft systems. Topics include aircraft data bus architectures, display technologies and digital communication methods used in modern aircraft.
The final part of the module examines the structure, operation and built-in test equipment (BITE) functions of key aircraft electronic and digital systems. Students investigate the principles and applications of Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM), Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting Systems (EICAS), Fly-by-Wire (FBW) systems, Inertial Reference Systems (IRS) and Flight Management Systems (FMS), developing an appreciation of their role in the safe and efficient operation of modern aircraft.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 42 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Describe the operating characteristics and properties of common electronic components and displays, and explain the precautions required when handling and using them in engineering contexts. |
| LO2 | Explain the basic operation of servo systems, operational amplifiers, logic circuits, A/D and D/A converters, and typical aircraft data buses and networks, demonstrating an introductory understanding of their functions and applications. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work | A write up of a piece of practical work that has been undertaken | 0 | 1500 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination | Written Examination | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination | ✔ | ✔ | |