Course Overview
This course provides a foundational understanding of the science which underlies electronic sensing and measurement technology. Building on fundamental physical principles from earlier courses in the program, students will be introduced to the science and terminology of transducers as they apply to various physical systems. Students will investigate the operating principles of various fluid pressure, ground and surface water level using conductivity and acoustics, inclination/tilt, strain, temperature, and density (for soil and aggregate) sensors. The depth of coverage will ensure the students understand how to interpret sensor performance properties and inherent limitations. Also included will be an introduction to signal conditioning/processing and digital transmission of data using common communications standards as well as sensor selection and calibration. Labs will allow students to investigate and evaluate various sensors and their performance.
Prerequisite(s)
- Level 5 Civil Engineering standing (or higher).
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain fundamental transducer and sensor terminology and symbology. [1]
- Describe the science of transducer conversion of measured variables to electrical signals. [1]
- Explain electrical signal processing, signal conditioning and filtering.[1]
- Explain electrical transmission communication standards. [1]
- Investigate both high and low fluid pressure measurement instrumentation. [1, 2, 3, 5]
- Investigate and evaluate ground and surface water level measurement instrumentation. [1, 2, 3, 5]
- Investigate and evaluate inclination/tilt measurement instrumentation. [1, 2, 3, 5]
- Investigate and evaluate strain gauges and strain gauging systems. [1, 2, 4, 3, 5]
- Investigate and evaluate temperature measurement. [1, 2, 3, 5]
- Investigate and evaluate density measurement for soil and aggregate. [1, 2, 3, 5]
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
The Science of Electronic Sensing and Measurement (ELEX 7355) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
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