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
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | 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.
