Course syllabus - Measurement Technique

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge on how to apply the most appropriate measurement method and instrumentation for a particular application. The course also provides explanation of different measurement error types together with mathematical and practical procedures of how to deal with measurement errors. The course also provides knowledge of the physics behind measurements of certain quantities. 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to: 

1. orally and in writing show understanding of how measurements are performed and how to analyze the limitations of measurement procedures,  
2. in practice show an understanding of different errors introduced during measurements and calibrations, 
3. understand how to practically apply basic statistics for analysis of series of measurement data, 
4. understand and carry out data acquisition and also 
5. know how to measure quantities related to electrical engineering.

Course content

Handling of the most common instrumentation in electrical engineering. The international system of units and standardized units in the measurements. Measurements of a selection of physical parameters. Some examples: voltage, current, resistance, temperature, and pressure. Measurement theory including understanding of measurement error, resolution, accuracy, precision, repeatability and reproducibility, normal distribution, standard deviation, and mean. 

Specific requirements

Basics in Electronics (or equivalent introductory course to electrical engineering and electronics) 7.5 credits, Programming (or equivalent course in computer programming) 7.5 credits of which 3 credits must be approved before the start of the course. Single Variable Calculus (or an equivalent course) 7.5 credits of which 3 credits should be approved before the start of the course.

Examination

Laboratory work (LAB1), 2,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-5, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Written examination (TEN1), 5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1, 3, 4 and 5, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps with 5 credits with ELA203/ELA210 Measurement Technique and also with 3,5 credits with ELA202 Measurement Technique.