Description

This subject introduces the concept of sensors for measuring in our natural world. A variety of physical and chemical sensors will be considered and applied to marine, atmospheric, biological and soil/earth systems. Data acquisition and communication of sensors will be addressed along with the issues of uncertainties, sensitivity, selectivity, range, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Requisites

Anti-requisite

Other Requirements

Pre-enrolment Requirement

Text Requisites

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, graduates will be able to:
1.
Identify and distinguish the physical and chemical principles of various sensors, and sensor technologies
2.
Define the principles of measurement and uncertainty in order to integrate and analyse the numerical data gathered by sensors
3.
Construct solutions, using sensors, from various applications of data acquisition and communications systems
4.
Apply sensor technologies applicable to various scientific disciplines, while carrying out investigations and analysis of data collected in the field

Assessments

1. MM - Multi-method

2. Perfom/Prac/Prod - Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration

3. Written - Examination (On Course College administered)

4. Written - Examination (centrally administered)

Offerings

Trimester 1

CAM-CNS-TR1

CAM-TSV-TR1

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