FYS-1006: Introduction to signals and sensors

Emnebeskrivelse

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Type of course Theoretical and practical subject.

Level of course/Year of study Normally first or second year.

Language of instruction Norwegian

Examination semester Spring

Contents An updated version will come in August 2004: This course gives in introduction to technological problems. In this course we will deal with which basic knowledge, methods, and tools that is necessary for solving technological projects. In this way basic knowledge will be put into a broader perspective and be motivating for further studies. The subject consists of projects with signals and sensor technology as themes. Every project starts with a brief introduction to basic theory, but most of the time the students shall work in groups with the projects. After completing this course, the students shall have basic understanding of some types of sensors, data logging, analyzing and visualization of data by means of the computer language Matlab. There will be projects from laser optics, microwave technique, ultrasound, signal- and image processing, radar, sonar, acoustics, antenna technique and digital communication.

Recommended previous qualifications FYS-0100 Basic physics, INF-1100 Programming fundamentals, MAT-1001 Calculus 1

Form of teaching Lectures: 15 hr Laboratory exercises: 65 hr

Coursework requirements Laboratory exercises

Exam and assessment Portfolio assessment of laboratory reports. Grading scale: Pass/fail Re-sit examination: Early in tutor free term, 4 hour oral examination based on laboratory projects counting 100%. Postponed examination: According to the current regulation of exams § 21 New examination: According to the current regulation exams § 25, last paragraph.

Contact person/lecturer Arvid Aanstad, tlf: +47 77 64 40 06, e-mail: stud-kons@phys.uit.no

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request

Homepage http://uit.no/fysikk/fys1006/1