Course syllabus for Engineering measurements

Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-15 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameMätteknik
  • CodeSEE100
  • Credits6 Credits
  • OwnerTKAUT
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering
  • DepartmentSPACE, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENT
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 47117
  • Maximum participants130
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0121 Laboratory 2 c
Grading: UG		0 c2 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0221 Laboratory 4 c
Grading: TH		0 c4 c0 c0 c0 c0 c

In programmes

Examiner

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Course round 2

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 47133
  • Maximum participants130
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0121 Laboratory 2 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c2 c0 c0 c0 c
0221 Laboratory 4 c
Grading: TH		0 c0 c4 c0 c0 c0 c

In programmes

Examiner

Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Calculus in one variable, complex numbers and linear electrical circuits.

Aim

The course shall give fundamental knowledge for the analysis of measurement problems, and to design and evaluate systems for performing measurements. The analysis of measurement uncertainty is central. The course shall also give knowledge about modern electrical instruments, knowledge which can be used when introduced to new instruments, possibly based on, up to now, unknown methods or physical phenomenons.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • show an overall understanding of how measurements give us basic data for decision-making of e.g. production processes as well as potential threats in our environment in order to secure a sustainable development,
  • perform measurements described by electric circuit diagrams using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and time and frequency counters,
  • use a constructive as well as critical behaviour in order to assess limitations and uncertainties in a complete measurement system often with a starting point in the data sheets and specifications from the instrument manufacturers,
  • write a measurement report (a scientific report based on experimental data) based on a structure which is accepted and understood by professional engineers active within the area of (electrical) engineering measurements.

Content

In the Engineering Measurement part the focus of is on performing laboratory exercises. In the these exercises we practise the skill to use:
  • sensors for measuring physical parameters using electrical and optical methods.
  • measurement instruments, such as oscilloscopes and multimeters, for the acquisition of sensor signals.
  • time and frequency counters.
Furthermore, the student practise to control:
  • the selection of method and measurement system in order to obtain a good sustainability over long time and thereby minimise the use of resources,
  • the interaction between the measurement object and the instrument, the meaning of calibration, traceability and normals,
  • the function of electronic components

Organisation

A lecture series and laboratory exercises are carried out, together with the writing of lab reports.

Literature

Compendium in "Engineering Measurements" (Swedish title "Mätteknik") and instructions for laboratory exercises.

Examination including compulsory elements

  • One examination carried out in the measurement laboratory where practical tasks are carried out and the results are reported in written form (4 credits).
  • All individual laboratory exercises shall be passed including a lab report (2 credits).
Grades are U, 3, 4, and 5.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.