Avionics

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 1 of 29.01.2026.

Module identifier

11B2304

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

English, German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only winter term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

This module deals with the basic contents of Aviation - Electronics (in both Programmes AFE and Avionics). The interaction between mechanical and electrical / electronical systems in an aeroplane will be interdisciplinary considered (one classical example: the autopilot in an aircraft). AI and Cyber Security topics will be part of this module.

Teaching and learning outcomes

Electronics

- Semiconductors

- Diode symbols

- Transistors

- Integrated circuits

- Printed circuit boards

- Servomechanisms Digital technology

- Electronic instrumentation systems

- Number systems

- Data conversion

- Data buses

- Logic circuits

- Identification of common connection symbols

- Interpretation of logic diagrams

- Basic computer structure

- Computer terminology/technology

- Technology used in connection with computers

- Microprocessors

- Integrated circuits

- Multiplexing

- Fiber optics

- Electronic displays

- Electrostatically sensitive components

- Software management control

- Electromagnetic environment

- Typical electronic/digital aircraft systems AI and CS

- Introduction to AI and cyber security

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 165 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
60LecturePresence-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
105Exam preparation-
Graded examination
  • Written examination
Exam duration and scope

Exam: see the current study regulations

Recommended prior knowledge

passed Theoretical Knowledge Examination for Private Pilot Licence

Knowledge deepening

In this module, students apply interdisciplinary knowledge and significantly deepen their knowledge through practice-relevant tasks from aircraft maintenance, development (especially cockpit development) and flight testing through practical ground and flight tests. Students have the knowledge to assess, describe and discuss the behavior of aircraft and to determine the flight characteristics of aircraft.

Knowledge Understanding

Through practical exercises with interdisciplinary content, students acquire the competence to analyze, evaluate and critically reflect on relevant content and (test) results in the field of avionics.

Application and Transfer

Carrying out practical ground and flight tests, simulated aircraft maintenance events or development tasks (especially in the area of ​​cockpit development) Flight measurement data reduction (partly software based) The students can select suitable components for carrying out avionics-related tasks. They can use common working methods and record and display measured values. The students can evaluate test results and present them in a measurement protocol that ensures the reproducibility of the measurement. The students have increased interdisciplinary competence in describing and analyzing avionics-related tasks. This is supported by experiments/examples.

Literature

Schrader: Vorlesungsskipt und Präsentationen

Schrader: Flight Testing (Springer Nature)

Certification Specifications (z.B. CS 23, 25)

Applicability in study programs

  • Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
    • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)

  • Aircraft and Flight Engineering
    • Aircraft and Flight Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Schrader, Steffen
    Teachers
    • Schrader, Steffen