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Course syllabus - Electrical Measurement Systems

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ELA307

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

Department of Engineering Sciences

Ratified

2025-12-19

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge to analyse measurement problems, and design and evaluate measurement systems. The measurement uncertainty analysis is central. The course also provides knowledge on how to transfer measured quantities of physical quantities to a computer. The course also provides knowledge of the physics behind measurements of certain quantities.

Learning outcomes

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

  1. orally and in writing argue for the choice of measurement system when measuring different physical quantities,
  2. show good understanding of the limitations that apply to different measurement systems,
  3. demonstrate practical understanding of the various errors that are introduced when measuring physical parameters and when calibrating measurement systems,
  4. understand how to store measurement data and be able to practically apply basic statistics for analysis of measurement series,
  5. understand and perform data acquisition all the way from the sensor-signal to the processing unit and
  6. apply and explain basic signal processing methods and filters to analyze frequency content in a signal.

Course content

  • Calibration necessity.
  • Calibration of measuring sensors and instruments.
  • Principles of data acquisition and signal processing.
  • Measurement system types and performance characteristics.
  • Computer measuring systems and Intelligent sensors.
  • Measurement databases.
  • Electromagnetic measurements.
  • Sensor Technologies.
  • Computer and robotic vision.
  • Bioelectrical measurements.

Specific requirements

Single variable calculus in one variable 7.5 credits, of which 3.5 credits must be approved at the start of the course, Programming for Embedded Systems 7.5 credits, of which 4 credits must be approved at the start of the course, Electronic Systems 7.5 credits, of which 4.5 credits must be passed at the start of the course and Measurement Technique 7.5 credits, of which 2.5 credits must be passed at the start of the course

Examination

LAB1, Laboratory session, 5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-6, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G). 
TEN1, Written on-campus examination, 2,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 2, 5 and 6, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with ELA212 Electrical Measurement Systems.

The course can be included in the technology field for dependable systems.