Electronic measurement techniques FITech 1–5 ECTS

Individual course

This course introduces the elements of an electronic measurement system: From the sensor that measures a physical quantity until the data is visible for example on the screen of a smartphone or uploaded to the cloud. We will discuss how to obtain data with the help of sensors, how to process sensor data until the data is displayed for example on the screen of a smartphone.

Course contents

Broad view to electronic measurements. The course focuses on the end-to-end structure of an electronic measurement system such as an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor node, for example.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student

  • remembers the electrical measurement technique terminology associated to measurement systems, sensors and buses
  • can name most important analog signal conditioning structures
  • can plan and implement basic measurements with electrical thermometers
  • can plan and implement basic measurements with optical meters
  • can name common sources of noise and interference and means to control them
  • can name methods to realise electrical quantities.

Course material

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

Teaching schedule

The course can be taken as a self-study course based on an own individual time schedule.

Completion methods

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

  • Completing the lectures and small questionaries: 1 ECTS, grade pass/fail
  • In addition the 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.

Mittausjärjestelmä, mittaus, mittaustekniikka, Elektroninen mittaustekniikka

Responsible teacher

University of Oulu
Christian Schussyliopistonlehtori, university 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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