Sensors & Actuators (METR3100)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Schools
Info Tech & Elec Engineering, Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Contact hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Recommended prerequisite
ENGG1300
Recommended companion
ELEC2003 or ELEC2004
Assessment methods
Practicals, Design Project, Mid Semester Examination, End of Semester Examination
Course enquiries
Dr Michael Kearney (m.kearney@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Steady state analysis of AC & DC motors, electrical motor selection; motor performance & prediction; simulation & modelling; mechanical power transmission; physics of sensing & sensor design; sensor specification & dynamics; measurement uncertainty. Industrial control technology: the role of sensors and actuators, risk-based design. Industrial controllers.