Year No. Offer Mode Description Cred. Pts 99 65901 S1 X PHYSICS & INSTRUMENTATION 1.00
In any instrumentation system it is possible to break the system into components, viz: sensors, transformers, transducers, signal conditioners, display units. It is proposed that a better understanding of instrumentation systems, in general, will occur if students have an understanding of the physics and physical principles of the components of the system.
This unit seeks to revise basic physics and develop an understanding of stress, strain and elastic properties and transducers that may be used in the measurement of these and other physical properties, such as pressure, density and temperature. The use of strain gauges, in conjunction with a Wheatstone Bridge is covered in some detail as an example of a versatile transducer. System performance in terms of static and dynamic response and the influence of environmental factors is discussed in relation to making measurements that are sufficient for practical purposes. Topics covered: Introduction to Measurement Systems; Electrical Theory; Stress and Strain; Strain Gauges; Pressure; Heat and Temperature; Flow and Viscosity; Waves and Optics; Quantum and Nuclear Physics; Systems Engineering; Signals.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:
Description Weighting(%)
- Introduction to Measurement Systems 10.00
- Electrical Theory 10.00
- Stress and Strain 10.00
- Strain Gauges 5.00
- Pressure Measurements 10.00
- Temperature Measurements 10.00
- Flow Measurement. Viscosity 5.00
- Physical Optics, Interference and Diffraction 10.00
- Quantum and Nuclear Physics 10.00
- Measurement Systems 10.00
- Signals 10.00
Giancoli, D.C. 1998, Physics - Principles with Applications, 5th
edn., Prentice Hall.
Halliday, D., Resnick, R. & Walker, J. Fundamentals of Physics, 5th
edn., Jacaranda Wiley.
Wilson, J.D. & Buffa, A.J., College Physics, 3rd edn, Prentice-Hall
ISBN 0-13-398785-X.
ACTIVITY HOURS Private Study 172 Examinations 3
No *F/S Marks Due Description Wtg(%) LBL WWW 1 S 100.00 12/03/99 CML - ASSIGNMENT 1 5.00 Y N 2 S 100.00 23/04/99 CML - ASSIGNMENT 2 5.00 Y N 3 S 100.00 07/05/99 CML - ASSIGNMENT 3 5.00 Y N 4 S 100.00 28/05/99 CML - ASSIGNMENT 4 5.00 Y N 5 S 30.00 END S1 PART A OF 3 HOUR EXAM (RESTRICTED) 28.00 N N 6 S 20.00 END S1 PART B OF 3 HOUR OPEN EXAM 52.00 N N
1The examination consists of two parts: a restricted, multi choice
question type; and an open book, problem solving section. The
restricted part is worth 35% of the marks for the examination.
2In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy
(Regulation 5.9), the examiner of a unit may grant an extension
of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
This policy may be found in the USQ Handbook, the Distance
Education Study Guide and the Faculty of Sciences' Orientation
Handbook for new on-campus students. All students are advised to
study and follow the guidelines associated with this policy.
3Restricted Examination: a restricted examination is an examination
where only those materials specified in the examination paper are
permitted during the examination.
4Open Examination: an open examination indicates that the candidate
may have access to any material during the examination except the
following: electronic communication devices, bulky material,
devices requiring mains power and material likely to disturb
other students.