INTRODUCTION

PROGRAM

: DIPLOMA IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (DAM)

CODE & COURSE

: DWM 3052 DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT

SYSTEMS
INSTRUCTIONAL DURATION : 45 HOUR (15 WEEKS)
CREDIT (S)

:2

PRE-REQUISITE (S)

: NONE

SYNOPSIS
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS course covers the basic concept
and application of Digital Logic, Data Conversion and Buses, Electronic Instrument System, Basic
Computer Structure, Electrostatic and Electromagnetic and Typical Electronic/Digital Aircraft Systems.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:apply the digital techniques and electronic instrument systems knowledge in aircraft

system.(C3, PLO1)
perform the experiment related to digital techniques and electronic instrument systems in

aircraft system.(P4, PLO4)

demonstrate ability to work in a team to complete assigned tasks.(A3, PLO7)

o
2.

COURSE LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITY

Learning and Teaching Activity

SLT

FACE Delivery Method

TO
FACE

Lecture (2 hours X 15 weeks)

30

Practical (1 hours X 15 weeks)

15

Coursework Assessment (CA)

Test (2 x 1 hour)

Quiz (4 x 0.25 hour)

Practical Assessment (1 x 0.5 hour)

Oral Assessment (1 x 1 hour)
NON

0.5
1

Prepration and Review

FACE
TO
FACE

Lecture (0.8 hours X 15 weeks)

12

Practical Report (2 x 1.5 hours)

Pre - Practical

2.5

Post Practical

Preparation for test (2 X 1 hours)

Preparation for quiz (4 X 0.25 hours)

Preparation for practical performance

Preparation for oral assessment

Preparation for final examination

Total = 80 hours / 40 = 2 credit

SLT: Student Learning Time

REFERENCES
Main:
Tooley, M. (2007). Aircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems : Principles, Operations and
Maintenance. Burlington, MA: Elsevier. (ISBN 9780750681384)

Additional:
Buckwalter, L. (2005). Avionics Training: Systems, Installation and Troubleshooting. Leesburg, VA:
Avionics Communications Inc.(ISBN 9781885544216)

Helfrick, A. (1994). Modern Aviation Electronic. Leesburg, VA: Avionics Communications Inc. (ISBN
9780130976925)

Helfrick, A. (2009). Principles of Avionics, Leesburg, VA: Avionics Communications Inc.( ISBN
9781885544278)

CLO ASSESSMENT
PLO1

PLO4

PLO7

LD1

LD2

LD9

Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

Apply the digital techniques and

1

Perform the experiment related to

Test, Quiz
C3

Practical Performance,

digital techniques and electronic

instrument systems in aircraft system.

electronic instrument systems

knowledge in aircraft system

Assessment

Demonstrate ability to work in a team

to complete assigned tasks.

Remark:
LD 1 Knowledge
LD 2 Practical Skills
LD 9 Leadership and Teamwork Skills
LD 9 is assessed using Rubric

Practical Report, Oral

P4

Assessment

Oral Assessment
A3

TYPES OF ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT METHOD

QUANTITY

PERCENTAGES

Test

10%

Quiz

10%

Practical Performance

10%

Practical Report

10%

Oral Assessment

10%

The course assessment comprises two components, namely:

i.

Coursework Assessment (CA) - 50%

Coursework assessments that measures knowledge, practical skills and generic skills are carried out in
the form of continuous assessment. Coursework assessments total score comprises the knowledge and
practical marks ONLY. It does not include the mark of generic skills.
ii.

Final Examination Assessment (FE) - 50%

Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester:

The percentage of FE and CA shall follow the guideline stated in the Buku Arahan-arahan Peperiksaan
dan Kaedah Penilaian which is approved by the Lembaga peperiksaan dan Penganugerahan Sijil/Diploma
Politeknik.