Why is the Diploma in Aerospace Electronics the best course for me in 2025?

Equips students with the knowledge of drawing office practice, ISO drawing standards and drawing skills using latest AutoCAD software and the ability to read and produce good technical sketches and projection drawings as a form of engineering communication. The module will cover basic 2D drawings, isometrics and orthogonal projections, 3D-Design using Autodesk software for 3D-Printing & Laser cutting assignments, and the use of workstation based CAD/CAM software for computer-aided drafting.

This module provides a general overview of computer networking. It provides a general introduction to networking terminology, concepts, devices, functionality, applications and standards required for computer networking. Students will learn to build simple LANs, perform basic network and service configurations, and implement IP addressing schemes.

Introduces students to the knowledge, understanding and design techniques necessary to enable them to design simple combinational circuits using commercial SSI and MSI integrated circuits. Additional topics covered include introduction to simple sequential logic circuits such as flipflops and mono-stables

Builds on basic material covered earlier with advanced topics such as adders, multiplexers/ demultiplexers, decoders/ encoders, counters and shift registers and some application examples of these circuits.

This module covers the fundamental concepts of electricity. Understanding and application of electrical phenomena are further enhanced using circuit simulation on worked examples and tutorial problems and via hands-on sessions. Topics covered include scientific notation, engineering notation, metric prefixes, basic elements of an electrical circuit, definitions of energy and power, power sources, measuring instruments, DC and AC concepts, simple series and parallel networks, electromagnetism, inductor, inductance, transformers, capacitor and capacitance, characteristics of inductor and capacitor in DC, Kirchhoff’s Voltage and Current Laws, Current and Voltage Divider Rules and Superposition Theorem.

Extends the basic concepts onto other electrical and electronic devices. Topics covered include: Semiconductor physics, semiconductor devices such as diodes, special diodes and bipolar transistors, transducers such as thermistors, and application of operational amplifiers, complex numbers and concepts of phasors, phasor angle, phasor diagrams, reactances, impedances, susceptances and admittances. Upon completion, this module consolidates students’ foundation of the electrical and electronic engineering.

This module equips students with engineering fundamentals set in the context of CDIO (conceive, design, implement and operate) in real-world systems with basic electronic projects. It aims to nurture students toward self-directed learners by giving them a challenging environment to plan, manage, review and extend their learning outcomes using growth mind-set and meta-cognitive learning systems in achieving their electronic projects. Besides, students will be exposed to a range of generic process skills such as troubleshooting skills, creative and critical thinking, teamwork and communication.

This module teaches students to write programs in a structured way. It emphasises on good programming techniques and covers topics on fundamental data types, input / output, selection control and loop constructs, functions and basic structures such as arrays. At the end of the module, the students will be able to write programme for simple engineering application that runs on computer and simple engineering application that runs on basic embedded system and control it.

This module equips students with basic mathematical skills and knowledge in Algebra and Trigonometry to enable them to understand and solve engineering problems encountered in the course of studies. It also serves as a foundation for subsequent mathematics modules.

This module equips students with the necessary mathematical knowledge and skills to solve problems encountered in their course of study. Among the topics covered are Determinants and Matrices, Complex Numbers and Calculus.

Develop critical and analytical thinking skills, along with the ability to present your point of view with credible and relevant evidence. Enhance your knowledge and appreciation of local and global issues covered in the 17 SDGs, with a focus on the former.

Develop data fluency skills such as formulating questions, processing and analysing data to articulate numerical and graphical summaries. Build a simple data dashboard to generate insights and support a solution for a chosen SDG.

Develop data visualisation skills and apply narrative elements and persuasive delivery techniques to communicate data effectively. Learn to craft compelling narratives, based on hard facts and data, to call stakeholders into taking action to tackle the SDGs.

Appreciate the use of both creative and computational thinking skills to solve a SDG-related problem. Apply focused and diffuse thinking , brainstorming techniques, and the four pillars of computational thinking to a chosen SDG.

A compulsory module for all first year students, ECG 1 aims to develop an understanding of personal interests, strengths, values and life goals. With greater knowledge and understanding of self, planning and decision making in choosing a future career can be better developed. Some topics covered in ECG 1 include ‘Defining My SP Life’, ‘Personal Branding’, ‘Discovering My Interests’, ‘Planning for Success – My Personal Action Plan’ and more.

Provides students with an understanding of circuit theory, which includes mesh analysis, nodal analysis, circuit theorems and applications. The students will also be introduced to three-phase circuits, covering three-phase supply and loads. This module provides the basic foundation leading to final year subjects.

Provides students the basics in electronics and servomechanism components that serve as building blocks for aircraft control systems. These building blocks will be used to introduce feedback control system concepts and terminology to the students. At the completion of this module, the students should be able to understand the elements of aircraft servomechanisms, their functions and performance.

This module covers the fundamentals of electricity generation and network of components that generate, transmit, distribute, utilise and store electrical energy in aircraft. These includes different types of DC sources, particularly the primary and secondary cells of aircraft batteries, DC motor and generator constructions and operation principles. Topics on single and multi-phase AC and DC power generators, transformers and motors will be taught. In addition to the fundamentals, the module introduces topics such as electrical power converters, conditioners and protections, aircraft flight controller systems including fly-by-wire systems, aircraft internal and external lightings, ice and rain protection systems, aircraft fire protection and extinguishing systems, landing gears operations, aircraft ignition, heating systems, electrostatic protection and electrical bonding techniques used in aircraft.

Apply human factors and error management in aviation context. This includes understanding of human limitations and errors, organisational factors and working environment that might contribute to incidents and accidents. Coordinate and direct the organisation’s activities to meet customer and regulatory requirements as well as identify opportunities for improvement.

The objectives set are intended to provide the students with a good knowledge on different type of aircraft materials, aspects of corrosion, common types of fasteners, rivets, springs, pipes, bearings, transmission and control cables used. Hands-on experience will be provided to cultivate safe practice habits; equipment installation and maintenance in an aeroplane. Students will also have opportunities to develop their thinking skills, problem solving skills and interpersonal skills such as teamwork and communications in the CDIO project.

Integrate automation technologies and robotic systems to enhance precision and productivity and reduce reliance on manual tasks to execute aircraft operational activities.

Interrelate computing devices, equipment and machines data in a networked environment to provide specific solutions. Develop cyber risk assessment and treatment techniques to ensure appropriate levels of protection, confidentiality, integrity and privacy in alignment with the security framework.

The module is designed to provide students with further knowledge in mathematics and analytical skills to solve engineering problems encountered in their studies. Among the topics covered are Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Laplace Transforms and Fourier Series.

This module aims to provide students with an introduction to statistics and data analytics. The topics in statistics include descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, probability distributions, sampling distributions, and estimation. The topics in data analytics include a brief overview of data mining, cluster analysis, decision tree classifier, and simple and multiple linear regression. Software tools will be used throughout for hands-on exercises.

ECG 2 is taken by all second year students. This module aims to develop professional skills necessary to seek and secure work. It also guides the students on how to discover and develop skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for work effectiveness and changes related to work. Topics covered in this module include ‘Job Search and Market Trends’, ‘Discovering Your Unique Selling Point’, ‘Resilience’, ‘Work Place Values’ and more.

Work in multi-disciplinary groups to apply design thinking methods, backed by research and qualitative data, to tackle local sustainable issues mapped to the SDGs. Tap into knowledge and skills learnt in CCC modules to create innovative prototypes for real-life issues faced by local communities.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

Maintain aircraft communication systems using appropriate resources and conduct functional tests after maintenance work. This includes maintenance of radio and audio communication systems, radio emergency and reporting systems, and in-flight entertainment systems.

Maintain aircraft instrument systems using appropriate resources and conduct functional tests after maintenance work. This includes maintenance of air data systems and instruments, gyroscopic instruments and compass systems, indication and warning systems, and flight data recording systems.

Apply algorithmic, statistical and engineering knowledge to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into engineering processes for aerospace systems.

Introduces the principles of flight governing heavier than air flying machines. Topics covered include the standard atmosphere, basic aerodynamics, aircraft performance, high-speed flight, and stability & control.

The Internship Programme aims to provide students with an authentic on-the-job work experience in an engineering, or technology-enabled business field, to prepare them to be truly work-ready. Students will also be able to establish an industry network and learn from the experience of working professionals. Students will undergo a structured learning programme, including attending safety induction and participating in the industry projects as part of their internship. The intent of the programme is to enable students to apply and enhance their range of technical skills, hone their knowledge in areas such as professional ethics, role and responsibility of engineers, and understand the business environment in which companies are situated – as advocated by the CDIO syllabus. By the end of the programme, students will have a greater insight into what industry expects of employees, as well as opportunities to develop technical workplace competencies and other important professional skills.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.