Sensors (15 cr)

Objective

After the course the student will understand the operation of various types of sensors and their connections, and how to use the sensors for measurements. In addition, he will have basic knowledge of microsystems and nanoelectronics. With this course, the student will be able to design and implement measurement systems.

Content

-Sensors
-Microsystems
-Nanoelectronics
-Measurement systems

Location and time

Leiritie 1, Vantaa
17.3. 2025 - 9.5.2025

Materials

Lecture notes and recordings, component datasheets etc.

Teaching methods

Four projects, each including mostly practical work, but also lectures, exams etc.

Employer connections

NA

Exam schedules

multiple different exams
dates TBD

International connections

Visiting Professor from Belgium

Completion alternatives

NA

Student workload

650h of work (divided into 8 weeks) 50% of which by contact teaching

Content scheduling

Sensor projects 1 and 2 in weeks 12-15
Sensor projects 3 and 4 in weeks 16-19

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in electronics and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of electronics and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in electronics and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in electronics and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment methods and criteria

150 p max from different tasks and exams
pass level 56p

Additional 5p from giving the official course feedback