Constructively Aligned Teaching of FPGA-SoC for Satellite Applications

A new teaching module has been established in 2018, based on the principle of constructive alignment. This module bridges the gap from electronics to aerospace engineering with the topic of building satellite computers based on FPGA-SoC devices. The module is oriented towards space industry and uses tools and technologies whereof space-qualified counterparts exist. The teaching module is centered around a group work project wherein students define their own topics. We share our thoughts on establishing this module and discuss the lessons learned from the past five years of teaching.