Fundamentals of measuring instruments, sensors, and signal conditioning for industrial applications.
About this course
This course introduces the fundamentals of industrial instrumentation, focusing on sensors, transducers, and signal conditioning. You will explore how physical quantities are measured and converted into electrical signals for monitoring and control systems.
Through lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions, you will learn to select appropriate instruments for specific applications, design signal conditioning circuits, and perform calibration procedures. The course emphasizes practical skills needed in industrial settings.
Who takes this course
ELEC 1380 is an elective course available to students in the Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology program.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Identify common industrial sensors and their operating principles
- Calculate signal conditioning requirements for various transducers
- Design basic measurement circuits using standard components
- Interpret technical datasheets for industrial instrumentation
- Perform calibration procedures on standard measuring devices
- Troubleshoot signal integrity issues in industrial environments
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm exam | 30 |
| Laboratory reports | 30 |
| Final exam | 40 |