Aviation Information Systems and Complexes
8.173.00.01 Aviation Information Systems and Complexes
Qualification awarded: Master of Avionics
Entry year: 2022
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 1,5 years
Institute: Institute of Telecommunications, Radioelectronics and Electronic Engineering
Number of credits: 90 ECTS credits
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 7 (Second cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 7)
Field(s) of study: Electronics and telecommunications
Specific admission requirements: University entrant has to possess a standard state document confirming first-level higher education (bachelor) and to pass testing as well
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements: Full implementation of the training program and a master thesis defence
Characteristics of the educational program: The purpose of the educational program: to provide theoretical knowledge and practical abilities and skills for successful performance in the area related to specialization "Aviation Information Systems and Complexes"
Програмні результати навчання: Knowledge:
- use of embedded systems in aviation information and computer systems;
- satellite navigation systems;
- structure and functioning of on-board aeronautical navigation and radio equipment;
- structure and functioning of ground aeronautical navigation and radio equipment;
- aerospace navigation technologies, systems and complexes;
- regulatory documentation on satellite navigation and algorithms for the operation of aerospace systems;
- directions of modernization of air navigation systems in the conditions of transition to global satellite systems.
Abilities:
- develop and implement engineering and business projects in the field of avionics, taking into account the objectives, resource constraints, technical, economic, legal and security aspects;
- design and research aircraft navigation devices, aircraft navigation and orientation systems, including with the use of computer-aided design systems;
- analyze and synthesize digital automatic control systems;
- develop algorithms for controlling the movement of aircraft;
- develop and use microprocessor systems and simulation software to solve complex avionics problems;
- describe the dynamic processes of aircraft, choose algorithms for controlling the movement of aircraft;
- build and study physical, mathematical and computer models of avionics systems and information systems of aircraft and ground complexes using appropriate methods and specialized software.
Communication:
- An ability to use professionally profiled knowledge and practical skills for solving typical problems of specialty, namely an ability to identify, formulate, and solve avionics problems; to choose methods for specific problems, to make a decision, critically evaluate and protect it;
-An ability to use the knowledge and skills to investigate, model, design, modernize, improve maintenance and general efficiency of aviation systems and their components;
-An ability to communicate effectively in a professional and social level;
-An ability to work both individually and in a team, in particular, in the cross-functional and interdisciplinary team. Skills to work independently (thesis), or in a group (laboratory works, including leadership skills at their implementation), an ability to get a result within limited time.
-The research skills and the ability to search and analyse information from different sources including those in English or other foreign languages; an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data, concerning avionics systems structure and operation.
Autonomy and responsibility:
-To be adaptable to new situations and make decisions;
-To recognize the need for lifelong learning in order to deepen acquired and new professional knowledge;
-To be responsible for the work to be done and to achieve the goals set, while respecting the requirements of professional ethics;
-To demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of occupational health and safety in the operation of aviation systems.
Academic mobility: None, but mobility is encouraged and recognized in accordance with the procedures ECTS
Work placement(s): The program provides the practice on the theme of master’s thesis in amount of 9 credits
Programme director: Bohdan Strykhaliuk, Professor, Dr. Sci., phone +38 032 258 2048
Occupational profiles of graduates: Graduates can pursue careers in the field of aviation information and computer technologies, systems and complexes
Access to further studies: Obtaining third (educational and scientific / educational and creative) level
Other program features: Possible international credit mobility based on bilateral agreements between Lviv Polytechnic National University and higher educational institutions of foreign country-partners