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Sensors and Signal Conditioning (5 cr)

Code: 5051229-3007

General information


Enrollment
02.08.2025 - 31.08.2025
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Timing
01.09.2025 - 21.12.2025
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
30 - 60
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
Jari-Pekka Paalassalo
Teacher in charge
Jari-Pekka Paalassalo
Groups
PTIVIS23S
Embedded Software and IoT
Vaihto2526embo
Embedded Software and IoT
Course
5051229

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Wed 03.09.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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EDU_1002 Moriaberg Esitystila byod
Thu 11.09.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00
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Mon 15.09.2025 time 14:00 - 17:00
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ICT_C2036 Elektroniikkalaboratorio
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LEM_A173_Lemminkäinen Lemminkäinen
Wed 05.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
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ICT_C2036 Elektroniikkalaboratorio
Wed 03.12.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00
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Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Key concepts of measurements
Basic concepts in metrology
Sensor signal chain (sensor - variable transform - filtering - sampling - digital processing - data fusion)

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- knows different AD conversion methods and can choose and use them for data acquisition
- understands the basic principles of sensor operation and the need for careful system interconnections.
- understands different methods of interference in and between electronic devices and systems and can apply this for a reliable measurement system design.

Content

- fundamental signal conditioning (amplification, filtering, attenuation, isolation, linearization, circuit protection)
- analog to digital conversion
- multiplexing and sampling
- noise reduction

Materials

lecture slides
internet material

Teaching methods

Lectures, home works
Group assignment

Exam schedules

Exam gives up to 20% of course grade points.
Exam is on week 43.

Completion alternatives

Assessment exam in a manner agreed upon with the teacher.

Student workload

18h lectures
30h homework
50h group assignment
28h self-study
6h exams

Evaluation methods and criteria

Course has total 100pts max:
30pts homework
20pts exam
50pts project
And final grading is 50-59 pts == 1, ... 90-99pts == 5.

Failed (0)

Missing group assignment or failed final exam.
<50pts

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Unfocused group assignment performance.
Poor grade from final exam.
50-69pts

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-89pts

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Sharp and focused group assignment performance. Student learns tools and concepts, and shows efficient problem solving skills.
Good grade from final exam.
90-100pts

Qualifications

Introduction to Electronics and Transmission (or similar skills)
System software (or similar skills)

Further information

course is managed via itslearning

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