Sensor Systems

Subject MCEN90032 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 48 hours of lectures, tutorials and workshops.
Total Time Commitment:

200 hours

Prerequisites:

Enrolment in a PhD or Masters by Research (351AA or MR-PHILENG)

OR for coursework students -

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

And also one of the following -

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Prof Chris Manzie

Contact

manziec@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

AIMS

This subject deals with principles of sensing, sensor networking and multiple sensor data fusion. It provides an appreciation of challenges in designing and implementing wired and wireless sensor based solutions in a range of applications.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Topics covered include:

  • Sensors (construction and characteristics)
  • Filtering of sensor outputs (up to Kalman filtering options)
  • Sensor networks (communication between sensors, how to arrange/coordinate large #s of sensors)
  • Multisensor data fusion (SLAM, KF or equivalent)
  • Case studies.
Learning Outcomes:

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  1. understand the principles and operation, networking and data processing of a range of sensor systems used in mechatronic systems.
Assessment:
  • Continuous assessment throughout the semester of group and individual projects (10%), approximately 13-15 hours work.
  • Assignments and laboratory reports (20 pages excluding computations, tables, graphs, and diagrams) - due in week 6 (10%) requiring 13-15 hours work, and week 12 (20%) requiring approximately 25-30 hours work.
  • One 3 hour written examination at the end of semester (60%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students should have the following skills:

  • Critical thinking and critical judgement of assumptions adopted
  • Abstract mathematical reasoning
  • Interpretation and analysis of data
  • Application of theory to practice
  • Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution, and
  • Be able to clearly communicate the process and outcomes of a technical investigation.
Related Course(s): Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering
Master of Philosophy - Engineering
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Master of Engineering (Mechatronics)

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