Project in Measuring Technology
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ISTA0208 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2012 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2012-2013) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Käräjämäki, Esa |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | I-ST-1N1, I-ST-1N2 | 2012-10-29 – 2012-12-21 | Esa Käräjämäki, Esko Nykänen, Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2012-10-08 – 2012-10-29 |
| 6 | I-ST-1N3, I-ST-1N4 | 2012-10-29 – 2012-12-21 | Esa Käräjämäki, Esko Nykänen, Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2012-10-08 – 2012-10-29 |
Learning Outcomes
The student learns independent information acquisition, gets practice in writing requests for quotation and placing orders. The student gets to know the basics of cost calculation and to apply it in product development. The student learns skills related to electrical engineering and to apply them in the design, implementation, testing and documentation of a measuring device. The student also learns team working and report writing skills and the use of office applications.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 54 h, which contains 28 h of contact studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
ISTP0102 Computer as a Tool, ISTP0107 Technical Communication
Contents
The following skills learnt during the study unit of the common core theme are applied in the project:
- methods od information acquisition
- writing requests for quotation and placing orders
- making cost calculation in product development
- functional design of a measuring device
- sensor technology and choosing components
- design and assembly of a circuit board
- A/D conversions
- testing methods
- documentation and reporting
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material used in the study units and project related material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, team work and investigative learning.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student is able to act as an active member of a group and is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Grade 3: The student is able to act as an active member of a group and is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 1: The student is able to act as an active member of a group and knows the subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is based on project work and the report.