ETSC 242 - Instrumentation

Description:
Analysis of instrumentation systems including data collection, transmission and conversion, sensor operation, signal conditioning, and application techniques. Formerly IET 242, students may not receive credit for both. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

Prerequisites:
Co- or Prerequisites: EET 221 and EET 221LAB.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Use virtual instruments in the LabVIEW environment.
Use LabVIEW to acquire data.
Determine sensor operation from manufacturer specifications.
Convert sensor data to a form that would be friendly to a system operator.
Verify data conversions using arithmetic formulas derived from the sensor specifications.
Communicate assumptions, results (data), and conclusions about technical information in a coherent and prescribed format.

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