- Theory: lectures 1.5 ECTS.
o Static and dynamic sensor characteristics and theoretical concepts for designing conditing circuits related to the sensor type and application
o Examples on lectures of using theoretical concepts and practical use of commercial sensors, for
being able to select a specific sensor technology depending on the requirements of
the industrial applications (solving new problems as part of lifelong learning recognition)
o Communication skills are enhanced through reading of materials and written reports in
English and Spanish.
- Practical exercises in lectures. 2 ECTS
o Problems are developed for being able to understand commercial sensor datasheets and circuits; students solve them individually or in groups of 2-3 students
o Practical examples on extracting information from calibration curves
o Identification of sensor technologies by analyzing manufacturer data sheets and
installed instrumentation systems
o To extract conclusions, they must also analyze, and interpret data and the following
methodology is used
o teacher provides individual questionnaires related to lab sessions and theoretical
concepts which are fill in by each student,
o there is a discussion and general correction in class;
o afterwards they form groups of 2-3 students and prepare a report to be used in the
session lab,
- Lab sessions. 2,5 ECTS
- Students must design and execute lab experiments with teacher support, such as:
o characterizing temperature and strain sensors,
o strain instrumentation system evaluation
o design on some conditing circuits for temperature and strain measurements
- Being able to use lab instrumentation: oscilloscopes, power sources, voltmeters
- Being able to put to work and instrumentation system from discrete components (sensors, IC amplifiers...) and evaluate their correct performance
- To extract conclusions, they must also analyze, and interpret data, comparing their
results with manufacturer data sheets; and the following methodology is used
o every student group (made up of 2-3 students) prepare a report on expected results
on lab sessions and theoretical concepts to be developed in the lab
o after measuring on the lab, they must analyze and interpret measured data and
prepare a final report
- Students are required to use commercial software and provide solutions to real-world
problems.
- They develop collaborative work, capacity to apply theoretical concepts, and capacity to
make an experiment in time, meeting desired needs.