Faculty: Civil Aviation The Avionics major focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of electronic systems used in aircraft, spacecraft, and other aerospace vehicles. Students gain skills in avionics engineering, electronic systems, navigation, communication, flight control, and safety management, preparing for careers in aerospace engineering, aviation, defense, and related industries. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of avionics and electronic systems in aerospace. - Develop skills in avionics engineering and system design. - Learn navigation, communication, and flight control systems. - Explore avionics safety and certification standards. - Analyze avionics maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Avionics** - Overview of avionics principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Electronic Systems for Aerospace** - Fundamentals of electronic systems used in aircraft and spacecraft. 3. **Navigation Systems** - Principles of navigation systems and technologies. 4. **Communication Systems** - Fundamentals of communication systems and protocols in avionics. 5. **Flight Control Systems** - Principles of flight control systems and autopilot technologies. 6. **Avionics Engineering** - Techniques for designing and developing avionics systems. 7. **Avionics Safety and Certification** - Understanding safety standards and certification processes in avionics. 8. **Avionics Maintenance and Troubleshooting** - Principles of maintaining and troubleshooting avionics systems. 9. **Avionics Software Development** - Fundamentals of developing software for avionics systems. 10. **Human-Machine Interface (HMI) in Avionics** - Design and implementation of user interfaces for avionics systems. 11. **Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)** - Principles of designing and operating unmanned aerial vehicles. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in aerospace companies, aviation organizations, defense industries, or related fields. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying avionics skills, such as designing an avionics system, developing navigation software, or implementing a flight control solution. **Assessment Methods:** - Avionics principles analyses - Electronic systems projects - Navigation systems projects - Communication systems projects - Flight control systems projects - Avionics engineering projects - Avionics safety and certification projects - Avionics maintenance and troubleshooting projects - Avionics software development projects - Human-machine interface projects - Unmanned aerial systems projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Avionics" - "Electronic Systems for Aerospace" - "Navigation Systems" - "Communication Systems" - "Flight Control Systems" - "Avionics Engineering" - "Avionics Safety and Certification" - "Avionics Maintenance and Troubleshooting" - "Avionics Software Development" - "Human-Machine Interface (HMI) in Avionics" - "Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of electronics, physics, and an interest in avionics and aerospace engineering. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Avionics. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Avionics Technician (CAT) - Certified Avionics Engineer (CAE) - Certifications in specific avionics software and technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring avionics engineers, electronic systems specialists, navigation engineers, flight control engineers, and professionals seeking careers in aerospace engineering, aviation, defense, and related industries. This major equips students with the technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to excel in avionics, supporting careers in various roles within aerospace engineering, aviation, defense, and related industries. The program provides a comprehensive education in avionics principles, electronic systems, navigation, communication, flight control, safety, maintenance, software development, human-machine interface, unmanned aerial systems, and practical experience through internships and projects, preparing students for successful careers in the field.