Instrumentation and Process Monitoring
About the course
The course can be taken as a single course.
Instrumentation System Elements and Performance Terms
Measurement Case Studies
Control Systems
Process Controllers
Correction Elements
PLC Systems
Admission requirements
General study qualification with Mathematics R1+R2 and Physics FYS1.
Application code: 9391
Objectives of the course
Knowledge: The candidate has knowledge of:
• Understanding the fundamentals of measurement systems
• Understanding the various terminologies used in measurement and instrumentation systems.
• Understanding the principles of industrial instrumentation and basic principles involved in control engineering.
Skills: The candidate should be able to:
• Measure various physical quantities using measurement techniques
• Design simple measurement systems including the application of measurement tools and data manipulation and acquisition.
• Calibration of measurement sensors and instruments
• Identify, plan and present engineering work tasks in their field
• Dimension an instrument unit in an industrial process
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- PRO-2806 Instrumentation and Process Control 5 ects
- AUT-2504 Instrumentation 5 ects
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
English
(Exam submission can be in English or Norwegian)
Schedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Examination
| Off campus exam | Duration: 3 Hours Weighting: 6/10 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
| Off campus exam | Duration: 30 Days Weighting: 4/10 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Assignment | Grade: Approved – not approved |
Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage
More info about the coursework requirements
3 out of 4 exercises must be approved.
Students need to perform 3 experiments that will be defined during the first half of the course.
Online students must attend at least one day during the meeting week (Samlingsuke) to perform exercises.