Course syllabus - Sensor Technique

Objectives

The course shall give deepen knowledge and understanding for which sensors and measurement principle to use in different situations.

Learning outcomes

The student shall after completed course be able to:

- orally and in writing show understanding of different measurement set-ups
- analyze the limitations with different measurement set-ups
- understand and in practice implement compensation for outer influences different measurement set-ups
- chose appropriate measurement principles and in practise construct relevant measurement set-ups for measuring of different parameters
- in an informative and fruitful way for the other course participants, both orally and in writing be able to present the project included in the course.

Course content

In the course the physical principles and properties of different types of actuators and the methods for measuring parameters as i.e. temperature, flow, and pressure are dealt with.

Specific requirements

At least 120 ECTS credits where theoretical knowledge and practical competences in algebra, calculus, analog electronics and measuring techniques are included. In addition Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course A/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.

Examination

Exercise, laboratory work (LAB1), Laboratory serie that are continuously presented. These assignments shall be presented written and are performed individually, 2.5 ECTS credits, marks Pass (G)
Project (PRO2), Project work conducted in a group and presented both orally and written, 2.5 ECTS credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
Examination (TEN1), Continuous examination, in the form of minor weekly examinations, 2.5 ECTS credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

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Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail