The aims and objectives of this course are:
• to describe common measuring instruments, devices and circuits and their application to electrical testing;
• to identify and classify error sources, and explain how their effects can be minimised in particular measurement situations;
• to analyse test measurements and circuit performance mathematically in time domains, with the aid of network theorems;
• to specify details of instrumentation and devices intended for a particular application;
• to evaluate the results of tests and measurements taken from circuitry constructed by the student.
Prerequisite(s)
NONE
Corequisite(s)
NONE
Special Requisite(s)
NONE
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Esra Saatçi
Course Assistant(s)
NONE
Schedule
Monday Teory: 09:00-11:00, Lab:11:00-13:00
Office Hour(s)
Ofice 2D-13, Monday 13:00-15:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
The aims and objectives of this course are:
• to describe common measuring instruments, devices and circuits and their application to electrical testing;
• to identify and classify error sources, and explain how their effects can be minimised in particular measurement situations;
• to analyse test measurements and circuit performance mathematically in time domains, with the aid of network theorems;
• to specify details of instrumentation and devices intended for a particular application;
• to evaluate the results of tests and measurements taken from circuitry constructed by the student.
Principle Sources
Cooper, W.D., Helfrick, A.D., (1985), "Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques", Prentice-Hall Int, Inc USA, 0-13-250721-8
Other Sources
Jones, L.D., Chin, A.F., (1991), "Electronic Instruments and Measurements", Prentice-Hall Int, Inc USA, 0-13-248857-4
Alan S Morris (2001). Measurement and Instrumentation Principles. Butterworth-Heinemann 0 7506 5081 8
Robert B. Northrop (2014). Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements. CRC Press 978-1-4665-9679-5 (e-book)
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
Oral presentation, Laboratory
2. Week
Measurement and parameters
Lab1: Introduction to measurement lab
Oral presentation, Laboratory
3. Week
Measurement errors
Lab2: Errors in measurement and basic statistical sampling
Oral presentation, Laboratory
4. Week
Systems of unit and standards of Measurement
Lab3: DC current and voltage measurement
Oral presentation, Laboratory
5. Week
Direct current indicating instruments
Lab4: Resistor characteristics and ohms law
Oral presentation, Laboratory
6. Week
Alternating current indicating instruments
Lab5: Basic reference voltage source
7. Week
Potentiometer circuits and reference voltages
Lab6: Measurement using DC bridges
Oral presentation, Laboratory
8. Week
Midterm
Oral presentation, Laboratory
9. Week
DC bridges and their applications
Lab7: Measurement of semiconductor devices
Oral presentation, Laboratory
10. Week
AC bridges and their applications
Lab8: Termistor characteristics and temperature controlled circuits
Oral presentation, Laboratory
11. Week
Oscilloscopes
Lab9: Oscilloscopes
12. Week
AC voltage measurement with oscilloscopes
Lab10: AC voltage measurement
Oral presentation, Laboratory
13. Week
Measurement errors in oscilloscopes
Lab Make up
Oral presentation, Laboratory
14. Week
Temperature Measurements
Oral presentation, Laboratory
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Lab performance
1
20
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Will be able to use basic electrical measuring instruments such as voltmeter, ampermeter, and oscilloscope properly and efficiently
LO-2
Will be able to calculate the instrumental errors related to the voltage and ampere measurements in the basic electrical networks by using the technical specs of the instrument
LO-3
Will be able to differentiate between the concepts of error, accuracy and precision
LO-4
Will be able to recognize basic electronic components
LO-5
Will be able to demonstrate measurement results in the clear and coherent form
