PROGRAMS > AVIATION SCIENCE

NUS High Sch of Math & Science

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL

• Introduction to basic aircraft parts/components (Internal & External)
• Basic Aircraft Flight Instruments/Avionics Usage
• Instrument Scanning Techniques & Common Scanning Errors
• Basic Flight Aerodynamics - Lift, Drag, Thrust, Weight, etc.
• Flight Controls/Maneuvers - Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Descent, Landing, Holding Patterns, etc.
• Basic Airport/Air Traffic Control/Radio Call Procedures & Airspace
• Basic Navigation & Map Reading
• Basic Flight Planning Procedure
• Understanding Internet Protocol (IP) for online joint flying practices
• Basic Internet Audio Communication for online flying communication

SECONDARY 1

• Measurement – Length, Vol., Mass, Time, Temperature
• Rate, Speed, Density
• Matter Classification, Properties, Applications
• Elements & Compounds – Classification, Properties
• Mixtures / Separation of Mixtures
• Energy – Forms of Energy, Energy Changes / Conservation
• Respiration / Breathing
• Force & Pressure – Effects, Measurement, Types
• Force & Work – Moments, Levers, Work
• Effects of Heat, Measurement
• Transmission of Heat Energy
• Abuses through Drugs, Alcohol, etc.

SECONDARY 2

• Charts & Graphs
• Particulate Models of Matter – Spaces, Movement, Density, Expansion/Contraction, State Change
• Atoms & Molecules
• The Human Circulatory System
• Energy
• Light & Colour – Day/Night, Reflection, Colour Vision
• Electricity – Sources, Circuit, Conductors/Insulators, Current/Voltage, Measurement, Effects, Chemical Power/Energy
• Changes in Matter – Physical/Chemical, Interaction of Matter & Energy – Changes involving Heat, Light, Electricity, Mixing
• Sound - Frequency, Transmission, Human Ear, Noise Insulation

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SECONDARY 3 and 4

(I) GENERAL PHYSICS

• Physical Quantities & Units, Scalars/Vectors, Length/Time Measurement
• Kinematics - Speed/Velocity/Acceleration, Graphical Analysis, Free Fall (Gravity)
• Dynamics - Balanced/Unbalanced Forces, Newton's Laws of Motion, Friction
• Mass, Weight & Density - Mass/Wt., Gravitational Field/Field Strength, Density
• Turning Effects of Forces - Principle of Moments, Centre of Gravity, Stability
• Pressure - Types, Measurement, Pressure Difference, Hydraulic Systems
• Energy, Work & Power - Kinetic, Potential, Energy Conversion, Conservation, Work Done/Power

(II) THERMAL/WAVES PHYSICS

• Kinetic Model of Matter - States, Brownian Motion
• Transfer of Thermal Energy - Thermal Equilibrium, Conduction, Convection, Radiation
• Temperature - Temperature Scales, Thermometers, Thermocouples
• Thermal Properties of Matter - Heat Capacity, Melting, Boiling, Evaporation, Condensation
• Waves - General Properties, Wave Terms, Graphical Representation
• Light - Reflection, Refraction, Optical Illusions
• Electromagnetic Spectrum - Properties, Applications
• Sound - Transmission, Human Ear

(III) ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM

• Static Electricity - Laws of Electrostatics
• Electricity - Current/Electron Flow, EMF/PD, Measurement
• Temperature - Temperature Scales, Thermometers, Thermocouples
• Magnetism - Laws of Magnetism, Magnetic Fields, Properties, Electromagnets, Magnetic Effect of Current, Applications
• Electromagnetism - Force on Current-Carrying Conductor, D.C. Motor
• Electromagnetic Induction - Principles, A.C. Generator, Transformer

[ Please note that an assorted mix of the 3 branches indicated above will be covered in the typical enrichment program run. More topics may be covered by additional hours to the program run. ]

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