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MFl50 Occupational Health and Safety<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> hours per week: two hours for two<br />

semesters<br />

A first-year subject in the degree <strong>of</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />

(Aviation).<br />

Subject aims<br />

This subject is designed to acquaint students with the<br />

occupational health and safety requirements <strong>of</strong> modern<br />

aviation.<br />

Subject description<br />

Safety hazards, combustion, handling <strong>of</strong> dangerous goods,<br />

accident prevention, aviation medicine, suwival skills.<br />

References<br />

Creighton, W.B. Understanding Occupational Health and Safety Law<br />

in Victoria. North Ryde, N.S.W.: CCH Australia, 1986<br />

Glass, H.H., The Liability <strong>of</strong> Employen in Damages for krsonal Injury:<br />

2nd ed, Sydney: Law Book Company, 1979<br />

Harding. R.H. and Mills, F.J. Aviation Medicine. 2nd ed, London:<br />

British Medical Association, 1988<br />

Jensen, R.S. Aviation Rychology London: Gower, 1989<br />

Merritt. A. A Guidebook to Australian Occupational Health and<br />

Safety Laws. 2nd ed, North Ryde, N.S.W.: CCH Australia, 1986<br />

Wiener, E.L. and Nagel, D.C. Human Factors in Aviation. San Diego:<br />

Academic Press, 1988<br />

MF160 Propulsion and Aircraft Systems<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> hours per week: three hours for two<br />

semesters<br />

A first-year subject in the degree <strong>of</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />

(Aviation).<br />

Subject aims<br />

This subject is designed to provide students with a<br />

knowledge <strong>of</strong> the operation <strong>of</strong> the principles behind the<br />

propulsion and aircraft systems up to the level <strong>of</strong> Private Pilot<br />

Licence.<br />

Subject description<br />

Thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, structures.<br />

mechanisms and linkages, electro-mechanical systems,<br />

motors and generators.<br />

References<br />

Eismin. T.K. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics. 4th ed, New York:<br />

n<br />

McGraw-Hill, 1989<br />

4 Kroes, M.J. et a/. Aircrafl Fuwerplants. 6th ed, New York: Glencoe<br />

Division. MacmillanlMcGraw-Hill, 1990<br />

Kroes, M.J. et a/. Aircraft Basic Science. 6th ed, New York: Glencoe,<br />

MacmillanlMcGraw-Hill, 1989<br />

-.<br />

3 Pallet. E.H.J. Aircraft Instrvments. 2nd ed, Harlow: Longman Scientific<br />

rn & Technical, 1981<br />

2.<br />

Technical Extension Services. (24783) Aeroplane Operations I. Perth:<br />

* Technical Publications Trust, 1986<br />

Technical Extension Services. (24-222) Engines, Systems and<br />

Instrumentation. Perth: Technical Publications Trust, 1986<br />

Thorn, T. Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Wume 2. Williamstavn:<br />

Aviation Theory Centre, 1991<br />

MFI 70 Aviation Mathematics and Computing<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> hours per week: four hours for two<br />

semesters<br />

A first-year subject in the degree <strong>of</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />

(Aviation).<br />

Subject aims<br />

This subjed is designed to introduce students to<br />

mathematical principles as they relate to aircraft systems and<br />

aerodynamics.<br />

Subject description<br />

Applied mathematics, calculus, general computer skills, high<br />

level language programming, programming applications, data<br />

transfer.<br />

References<br />

Bishop. J. and Bishop, N. Pascal Precisely for Engineers and Scientrsrs.<br />

Addison-Wesley, 1992<br />

Holton, D. er al. Mathematics Today. Sydney: McGrwv-Hill, 1986<br />

Mathematics Measurements and Units. Canberra, AGPS, 1978<br />

Thomas, G. and Finney, R. Calculus and Analytical Geometry 8th ed.<br />

Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley. 1992<br />

MFI 80 Aviation Electronics<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> hours per week: two hours<br />

A first-year subject in the degree <strong>of</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />

(Aviation).<br />

Subject aims<br />

This subjea is designed to develop in students the thorough<br />

understanding <strong>of</strong> basic electronics relevant to the aviation<br />

industry.<br />

Subject description<br />

Electrical circuit analysis, energy transfer and utilisation,<br />

transformers.<br />

References<br />

Del Toro, V. Electrical Engineering Fundamentals. 2nd ed, Englewood<br />

Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1986<br />

MF190 Communication Skills<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> hour; per week: three hours<br />

A first-year subject in the degree <strong>of</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />

(Aviation).<br />

This,subject is designed to develop in students the basic<br />

techniques and skills in research and written and oral<br />

communication relevant to aviation industry.<br />

Subject description<br />

Private study and group interaction management, written<br />

and graphic communication, reading for research, group<br />

presentations.<br />

References<br />

Bailey, B. Effective Language. 2nd rev. ed, Wentworthville, N.S.W.:<br />

Campus Pub.. 1991<br />

Brereton, J.C. A Plan for Writing. 3rd ed, New York: Holt, Rinehart<br />

and Winston, 1987<br />

Donnelly, A. How to Persuade People Through Successful<br />

Communication and Negotiation. 1977<br />

Hicks. T.G. and Valorie, C M. Handbook <strong>of</strong> Effective Technical<br />

Communications. EA Books, 1989<br />

Holmes, N. Designers Guide to Creating Cham and Diagrams. New<br />

York: Watson Guptill Publications, Wentworthville, N.S.W.: Campus<br />

Publishing, 1991<br />

Maddox, H. How to Study: New York: Fawcett Premier, 1983<br />

Morgan. D. Communicating T~hnology Sydney: McGraw-Hill. 1981<br />

harce, G .C. er a1 Principle <strong>of</strong> Business Communication. 1984<br />

Pitson, J. Style Manual. 3rd ed, Canberra: AGPS, 1986<br />

Sorrels, B.D. Business Communication Fundamentals. New York:<br />

Macmillan. 1984<br />

MF2lo Flight Rules and Procedures 2<br />

No. <strong>of</strong> hours per week: two hours for two<br />

semesters<br />

A second-year subject in the degree <strong>of</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Technology</strong> (Aviation).<br />

Subject aims<br />

This subject is designed to provide students with a<br />

knowledge <strong>of</strong> flight rules and procedures to cover various<br />

licence levels and operational situations in sufficient depth<br />

<strong>of</strong>ten in excess <strong>of</strong> that required for a Commercial Pilot<br />

Licence.<br />

Subject description<br />

Operation performance and flight planning to CPL:<br />

Broaden understanding <strong>of</strong> flight manual, enroute<br />

performance and methods <strong>of</strong> cruise control, choice <strong>of</strong> route

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