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Electrical measurement principles FITech 1–5 ECTS

Individual course

Course contents

This course introduces units of measures, standards of measures, analysis of errors, most commonly used analog and digital measuring methods, equipment and electrical safety regulations.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is able to

  • measure basic measurements with a multimeter
  • measure basic measurements with an oscilloscope
  • operate signal and function generators
  • estimate the validity of their measurements.

Course material

All course material including the video material and virtual laboratory exercises are available through Moodle.

Teaching schedule

The course can be taken as a self-study course based on an own individual time schedule. Thanks to the virtual laboratory environment, exercises can be completed fully online.

Completion methods

You can complete 1–5 ECTS from this course. The options are:

  • Lectures and small questionaries: 1 ECTS, grade pass/fail
  • In addition the laboratory exercises: 3 ECTS, grade pass/fail
  • In addition the final exam: 5 ECTS, grade 0-5.

More information in the University of Oulu study guide.

You can get a digital badge after completing this course.

Responsible teacher

University of Oulu
Christian SchussUniversity lecturer
christian.schuss(at)oulu.fi

Further information about the course and studying

University of Oulu
FITech contact person Oulu ICT
study.itee(at)oulu.fi

Contact person for applications

FITech-verkostoyliopisto
Fanny Qvickström, Opintoasioiden suunnittelija
info(at)fitech.io
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Topics:

Automation engineering,
Computer engineering,
Energy engineering

Course code:

521109A

Study credits:

1–5 ECTS

Price:

0 €

Course level:

Teaching period:

Continuously on-going

Application start date:

22.4.2024

Application deadline:

Continuously on-going

Host university:

University of Oulu

Who can apply:

Adult learner, Degree student

Teaching method:

Online

Teaching language:

English, Finnish

General prerequisites:

Basics in physics and mathematics are beneficial, but not mandatory.

Course suitable for:

People who would like to become familiar with the basics of measuring different electrical quantities and measurement equipment like a multimeter, function generator and oscilloscope.

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