Sensor technologyLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: KC00CC73
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will recognize basic sensors in automation systems and will explain how sensors work, their electrical, mechanical and performance properties. Students will be competent in selecting the right sensor to solve a problem in detection or measurement. Students will be able to design electrical connections of sensors and will be able to connect them to control devices. Furthermore, students will be able to connect a sensor to the field bus.
Content
- Basics in sensor and measurement
- Shield categories
- Bi-stable sensors
- Senors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitude
- Detection systems
- Measuring movement
- Basics of computer vision
- Connecting sensors and measurement exercises in the laboratory
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3...4): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic laboratory exercises.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic and difficult laboratory exercises.
Materials
- Lecturer's material
- Demonstrations during lectures
- Product and programming manuals
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 13.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Matti Perälä
Student groups
-
MKONE21
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will recognize basic sensors in automation systems and will explain how sensors work, their electrical, mechanical and performance properties. Students will be competent in selecting the right sensor to solve a problem in detection or measurement. Students will be able to design electrical connections of sensors and will be able to connect them to control devices. Furthermore, students will be able to connect a sensor to the field bus.
Content
- Basics in sensor and measurement
- Shield categories
- Bi-stable sensors
- Senors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitude
- Detection systems
- Measuring movement
- Basics of computer vision
- Connecting sensors and measurement exercises in the laboratory
Materials
Lecture material, demonstrations during lectures, assignments, product and programming manuals
Teaching methods
Lectures, demonstrations, exercises and seminar work, mandatory laboratory exercises and an exam.
Student workload
Total work load 81 h. Most of the time is used for self-studying and minor part is classroom- and distance learning. Contact teaching includes laboratory exercises and an exam, total 28 h.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3...4): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic laboratory exercises.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic and difficult laboratory exercises.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises, lab work+reports, seminar and an exam.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Sami Rinta-Valkama
Student groups
-
KONE21
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will recognize basic sensors in automation systems and will explain how sensors work, their electrical, mechanical and performance properties. Students will be competent in selecting the right sensor to solve a problem in detection or measurement. Students will be able to design electrical connections of sensors and will be able to connect them to control devices. Furthermore, students will be able to connect a sensor to the field bus.
Content
- Basics in sensor and measurement
- Shield categories
- Bi-stable sensors
- Senors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitude
- Detection systems
- Measuring movement
- Basics of computer vision
- Connecting sensors and measurement exercises in the laboratory
Materials
Lecture material, demonstrations during lectures, assignments, product and programming manuals
Teaching methods
Lectures, demonstrations, exercises and seminar work, mandatory laboratory exercises and an exam.
Student workload
Total work load 81 h. Most of the time is used for self-studying and minor part is classroom- and distance learning. Contact teaching includes laboratory exercises and an exam, total 28 h.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3...4): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic laboratory exercises.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic and difficult laboratory exercises.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises, lab work+reports, seminar and an exam.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
21.08.2023 - 15.10.2023
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Sami Rinta-Valkama
Student groups
-
MKONE20
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will recognize basic sensors in automation systems and will explain how sensors work, their electrical, mechanical and performance properties. Students will be competent in selecting the right sensor to solve a problem in detection or measurement. Students will be able to design electrical connections of sensors and will be able to connect them to control devices. Furthermore, students will be able to connect a sensor to the field bus.
Content
- Basics in sensor and measurement
- Shield categories
- Bi-stable sensors
- Senors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitude
- Detection systems
- Measuring movement
- Basics of computer vision
- Connecting sensors and measurement exercises in the laboratory
Materials
Lecture material, demonstrations during lectures, assignments, product and programming manuals
Teaching methods
Lectures, demonstrations, exercises and seminar work as a distance learning. Mandatory laboratory exercises and an exam as a contact teaching.
Student workload
Total work load 81 h. Most of the time is used for self-studying and minor part is classroom- and distance learning. Contact teaching includes laboratory exercises and an exam, total 20 h. Lectures 8 h are as a distance learning.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3...4): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic laboratory exercises.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic and difficult laboratory exercises.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises, lab work+reports, seminar and an exam.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Matti Panula
Student groups
-
KONE20
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will recognize basic sensors in automation systems and will explain how sensors work, their electrical, mechanical and performance properties. Students will be competent in selecting the right sensor to solve a problem in detection or measurement. Students will be able to design electrical connections of sensors and will be able to connect them to control devices. Furthermore, students will be able to connect a sensor to the field bus.
Content
- Basics in sensor and measurement
- Shield categories
- Bi-stable sensors
- Senors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitude
- Detection systems
- Measuring movement
- Basics of computer vision
- Connecting sensors and measurement exercises in the laboratory
Materials
Lecturer's material, demonstrations during lectures, product and programming manuals.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.
Student workload
Contact teaching 28 h. Self-learning and exercises about 50h.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3...4): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic laboratory exercises.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic and difficult laboratory exercises.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, exercises and laboratory assignment reports.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022
Timing
15.08.2022 - 16.10.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Jyri Lehto
- Jussi Mäkitalo
Student groups
-
MKONE19
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will recognize basic sensors in automation systems and will explain how sensors work, their electrical, mechanical and performance properties. Students will be competent in selecting the right sensor to solve a problem in detection or measurement. Students will be able to design electrical connections of sensors and will be able to connect them to control devices. Furthermore, students will be able to connect a sensor to the field bus.
Content
- Basics in sensor and measurement
- Shield categories
- Bi-stable sensors
- Senors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitude
- Detection systems
- Measuring movement
- Basics of computer vision
- Connecting sensors and measurement exercises in the laboratory
Materials
Lecturer's material, demonstrations during lectures, product and programming manuals.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.
Student workload
Contact teaching 28 h. Self-learning and exercises about 50h.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3...4): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic laboratory exercises.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic and difficult laboratory exercises.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, exercises and laboratory assignment reports.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
03.12.2021 - 23.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Matti Perälä
Student groups
-
KONE19
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will recognize basic sensors in automation systems and will explain how sensors work, their electrical, mechanical and performance properties. Students will be competent in selecting the right sensor to solve a problem in detection or measurement. Students will be able to design electrical connections of sensors and will be able to connect them to control devices. Furthermore, students will be able to connect a sensor to the field bus.
Content
- Basics in sensor and measurement
- Shield categories
- Bi-stable sensors
- Senors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitude
- Detection systems
- Measuring movement
- Basics of computer vision
- Connecting sensors and measurement exercises in the laboratory
Materials
Lecturer's material, demonstrations during lectures, product and programming manuals.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.
Student workload
A total of 80 hours. Of the Rules of Procedure of the left teaching 28 hours which also includes laboratory exercises and self-study including reporting of laboratory assignments for 52 hours.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3...4): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic laboratory exercises.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of sensor technology, and is able to choose right sensor type to defined system. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge in basic and difficult laboratory exercises.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, exercises and laboratory assignment reports.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.