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IELS2003

Engineering project III

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Portfolio

About

About the course

Course content

Application of one or more of the following measurement methods: electrical, mechanical, optical, biological or electromagnetic. System characteristics. Lumped modelling and SPICE-simulation. Low-power sensor interface. Transmission line. Noise and interference. Signal conditioning. Signal processing. Measurement accuracy. Graphic programming with virtual instrumentation and programming in LabVIEW. Project planning, project work, data presentation and reporting.

Learning outcome

Expected Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

After completing the course, the candidate should be able to:

- explain the behaviour and characteristics of selected biological, mechanical or optical sensors

- describe and interpret static and dynamic characteristics of measurement systems

- describe effect of noise and interference, as well as describe methods for reducing them

- the principles and use of computer assisted measurement techniques with control of instruments, measuring equipment and data collection/transfer.

Skills:

After completing the course, students should be able to:

- design measurement system that meet requirements wrt. accuracy and dynamic response

- model signal and noise and calculate expected target accuracy in a measurement system

- program data acquisition and data presentation

- document experiments and measurement data.

General competence:

After completing the course, students should be able to:

- evaluate specifications, design, construction, and operate a sensor system.

Learning methods and activities

Assignments and lab exercises with submissions. Project work in groups with mile stone deliverables, as well as a final report and presentation for the rest of the class. In general, various forms of student active learning are planned. Guest lectures and other impulses from relevant industry/business and research. There will be a requirement for a certain number of approved submissions.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory attendance
  • Assignment

Further on evaluation

The assessment in the subject takes place on the basis of submitted project reports. The number of reports and deadlines are given at the start of the semester. All the elements in the portfolio must be passed for a passing final result. It is compulsory to attend the course and some compulsory assignments. Number of assignments and deadlines are given at the start of the semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Electronic Systems Engineer - Engineering (BIELSYS)

Course materials

Will be communicated at the start of the semester

Subject areas

  • Computer and Information Science
  • Electronics
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Portfolio
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment