FYS-3006 Specialised systems in measurement techniques

Emnebeskrivelse

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Type of course Theoretical and practical subject.

Level of course/Year of study Master level course.

Language of instruction Norwegian, or English by request

Examination semester Autumn

Contents The course is based on previous knowledge of mathematics and physics corresponding to MAT-1001 Calculus I and FYS-2008 Measurement Techniques. The subject is a direct extension of FYS-2004 Electronics and FYS-2008 Measurement Techniques and includes a description of characteristic properties and areas of application of measuring instruments which are relevant for specialized measuring systems. The course also covers telemetry, measuring systems for ultrasound, optics and flow, in addition to microcontrol and programmable logic circuits. Further, a description of signal instruments and data presentation instruments is included. Exercises will be emphasized. It is required that some laboratory exercises have been carried out and approved before exam.

Recommended previous qualifications FYS-2004 Electronics , FYS-2008 Measurement techniques, MAT-1001 Calculus 1

Form of teaching Lectures: 30 hr Exercises: 30 hr Laboratory exercises: 20 hr

Exam and assessment Portfolio assessment of a midterm examination (counting approx 20%) and a final written examination (counting approx 80%). Grading scale: A-F. Re-sit examination: Early in tutor free term, with reserve of postponed examination, written examination with 4 hours duration which counts 100%. Postponed examination: According to the current regulation of exams § 21. New examination: According to the current regulation exams § 24, 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

Course overlap FYS-351 -1      6 sp