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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Measurement & Signal Processing
Module Code	MM307
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Harold Esmonde Semester 2: Harold Esmonde Autumn: Harold Esmonde
Module Teacher	Harold Esmonde
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

In this module students are introduced to the principles of measurement and signal processing.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the relevant static and dynamic performance characteristics of sensors.
2. Use appropriate techniques for handling errors in measurement.
3. Use curve fitting techniques when modelling systems based on experimental data.
4. Describe some of the more common signal conditioning techniques used in measurement.
5. Represent periodic signals with Fourier series.
6. Use the Fourier transform to represent aperiodic signals.
7. Explain the application of the discrete Fourier transform and the fast Fourier transform when working with sampled data.
8. Explain the difference between analogue and digital signals and the limitations of sampling processes

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Laboratory	9	No Description
Independent learning time	80	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Laboratory	3 laboratory sessions	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Morris: 1992, Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation, Prentice Hall,
J.P. Bentley: 1983, Principles of Measurement Systems, Longman,
P. Holman: 0, Experimental Methods for Engineers,
F.R. Connor: 0, Signals, Introductory Topics in Electronics and Communications,
Paul A Lynn: 0, An Introduction to the Analysis and Processing of Signals,

Other Resources

None

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