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Sensor Systems (MCEN90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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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.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Understand the principles and operation, networking and data processing of a range of sensor systems used in mechatronic systems
- Demonstrate the capability to implement asensing system in the face of practical signal noise.
- Demonstrate mastery over advanced processing techniques that accommodates the stochastic nature of the practical sensor data
- Demonstrate professional communication skills to present technical reports of sensor design exercises and to present information obtained from sensing systems.
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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN90055 | Control Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
And also one of the following -
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN30014 | Mechanical Design | No longer available | |
ELEN90053 | Electronic System Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN30019 | Mechatronic Systems Design | No longer available | |
MCEN30021 | Mechanical Systems Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment of group and individual components (10%), requiring 13-15 hours of work per student.
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 10% |
Two written assignments in the form of reports, each worth 15% requiring 20 hours per student. These are individual assessments, or in group of no more than 2 students.
| From Week 6 to Week 12 | 30% |
One 3 hour written examination at the end of semester (60%).
| End of semester | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours of lectures, tutorials and workshops. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022