Høst 2020

FYS-2008 Measurement techniques - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for fysikk og teknologi

Type of course

The course is available as a singular course. The course is also available to exchange students and Fulbright students.

Course overlap

FYS-290 Measurement techniques, general principles 9 stp

Course contents

The course focuses on the physical and technological understanding of measurement systems and techniques. The course covers the general structure of measuring systems including the following basic components contained in most designs: sensor elements, signal conditioning elements, signal processing elements, and data presentation elements. Besides the general structure and applications of measurement systems, the course includes theory for analyzing properties of static and dynamic setups. Statistical methods relevant for describing uncertainties (bias and fluctuations) in measurement systems are also covered. Exercises focused on design and evaluation of performance will be emphasized.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester. Applicants from outside the Nordic countries: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are generell studiekompetanse + SIVING. Local admission, application code 9391 - singular courses in engineering sciences.

Objective of the course

Knowledge - The student can:

understand the various components of measurement systems
describe the design and implementation stages of measurement systems
identify the physical principle behind a range of sensor elements
explain measurement principles as well as transmission, processing and presentation of data

Skills - The student can:

analyze and quantify the performance of measurement systems
derive the main equations describing static and dynamic behavior and response of measurement systems
understand the concept of sensor elements

General expertise - The student can:

understanding the physical principles of sensors and measurement systems
understand technological applications of measurement systems and the implementation of these

Language of instruction

The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Lectures: 40 hours Exercises: 20 hours Laboratory exercises: 20 hours

Assessment

Portfolio assessment of a take-home examination counting about 20% and a final 4 hour written examination counting about 80%. All components in the portfolio must be delivered and one combined grade is given.

Assessment scale: Letter grades A-F. A is the highets grade and F is failed.

Re-sit examination: There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course.

Postponed examination (sections 17 and 21): Students with valid grounds for absence will be offered a postponed examination. Postponed take-home examination is arranged during the semester if possible, otherwise early in the following semester. Postponed written examination is held early in the following semester. See indicated sections in Regulations for examinations at the UiT The arctic university of Norway for more information.