Sensors and Measurements (ELE230)
Introduction to different principles of measuring and sensing devices.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
ELE230
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Offered by
Time table
Content
The course covers the fundamental types of sensors, the physical concepts underlying various sensing systems, data handling, the practical applications of measurement, as well as discussions of constraints and error sources.
Learning outcome
After taking this course, the student will have familiarity:
- the measurements units
- different types of sensors (i.e., inertial, physiological, environmental, and smart sensors)
- different types of sensing methods (i.e., HW based or radio signals-based)
- errors, noise, accuracy, and resolution in the measurement process
- basic overview of biomedical systems
- the physical principles utilized in the different kinds of sensors
- calibration of sensors and instruments
- basic concepts of signal processing
- sensors communication technologies (e.g., serial, Bluetooth, WiFi, MQTT, etc)
- introduction to the use of data/signals/time-series in machine learning
- sensors-based application scenarios (e.g., Human Activity Recognition based on inertial sensors, flow measurements, blood pressure, measurements of the respiratory systems or heart rate).
As part of the laboratory activity, the students will program and use an STM32 and Quanser board to perform practical measurements.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recommended prerequisites
ELE100 Electrical Engineering, ELE130 Applied Mathematics and Physics in Programming of Robots
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Basic calculator specified in general exam regulations |
Written exam using pen and paper
Coursework requirements
Theoretical assignments, Compulsory lab assignments
6 compulsory theoretical assignments. 3 compulsory project assignments.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Florenc DemroziCourse teacher:
Erik Sæland HafnorCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Didrik Efjestad FjereideStudy Program Director:
Tormod DrengstigMethod of work
6 hours lectures and 2 hour lab working for week.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Instrumentation Systems (ELE380_1) | 10 |
Open for
Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.