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Basic Electrical Measurements

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: ISTA0204
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: ST 2015
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 1 (2015-2016)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Koski, Jari
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2015-2016

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
9I-ST-1N2015-10-26 – 2015-12-31Mikko VästiFinnish2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30

Learning Outcomes

The student learns the methods to measure the most usual electric quantities and couplings and how to use measuring and monitoring devices. The student learns to choose a safe and appropriate measurement method and device for each application and to assess the accuracy of the measurement.

Student's Workload

The total amount of student's work is 54 h, which contains 28 h of contact studies.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

ISTA0105 Work Safety and Electrical Work Safety

Contents

Safety aspects in electrical measurements. Measurements of current, voltage, power and resistance. The structure and properties of analogue and digital meters. The use of oscilloscope. Assessing the reliability of measurements.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Heikki Esala: "Sähkömittaustekniikka"

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecturers and laboratory exercises.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.

Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.

Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.

Assessment Methods

Exam, the contents and language of the laboratory report are assessed.


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