Metrology, the Science of Measurement MOOC 0371

​A measurement is a comparison of an unknown quantity with some well-defined standard quantity, called a unit. The measured quantity is specified as a multiple of the standard quantity (the unit). Physical quantities (such as length, voltage, and pressure) that belong to the same category can be compared. Obvious examples of measurement would be length measurement in carpentry or voltage measurement in the electrical trades. However there are so many occupations that involve measurement, be it nursing (blood pressure, body temperature), food science (calorie content, viscosity), power engineering (pressure, flow rates), or sonography (where measurements of size, density, and velocity are made within the body). This course will provide an overview of Metrology, the science of measurement for those either interested in the field, or for those considering a career involving measurement as a core competency. *Note: Thank you for your interest in a BCIT – Free Online Learning course. You are about to register for the course. If you are new to BCIT, you will first need to create a BCIT ID. Then, log in with your ID and password to register. Once registered, log in to learn.bcit.ca with your BCIT email address and password to access your online course. If you are new to BCIT, it may take up to 24 hours for your course access to become active. Because these are not credited courses, and you are not paying a fee, there may be student resources you come across that you are not entitled to access. This would include Student Aid and other financial assistance. Enjoy your learning and we’re happy to support your lifelong learning journey.

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