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Sensor Systems (MCEN90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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 1
Professor Ying Tan
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject deals with principles of physical sensing mechanisms, sensor data processing, sensor networking. It provides an appreciation of challenges in designing and implementing sensor-based solutions in a range of applications.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered include:
- Sensors (construction and characteristics)
- Filtering of sensor outputs
- Sensor networks (communication between sensors and coordination of a large number of sensors)
- Case studies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- 1. Demonstrate proficiency and deep understanding of the principles and operation, networking and data processing of a range of sensor systems used in mechatronic systems
- 2. Demonstrate the capability to implement a sensing system in the face of practical signal noise.
- 3. Demonstrate mastery over processing techniques that accommodates the stochastic nature of the practical sensor data
- 4. 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN30012 | Signals and Systems |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
GEOM20013 | Applications of GIS | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN30020 | Systems Modelling and Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MCEN30021 | Mechanical Systems Design |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN30013 | Electronic System Implementation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM30012 | Integrated Spatial Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN30014 Mechanical Design
MCEN30019 Mechatronic Systems Design
Option 2
Admission into the GC-DIENGIN Graduate Certificate in Digital Engineering (Infrastructure)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
This subject assumes knowledge about digital signals in the time and frequency domain. Students who feel they do not have this background knowledge are strongly recommended to complete a 5-hour online learning module with a test in the pre-semester period. Failing to catch up with this background knowledge will impact the ability to complete this subject successfully.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1, written individual report. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 5 | 10% |
Assignment 2, written individual report. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 6 to Week 9 | 15% |
Assignment 3, written group report. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 9 to Week 12 | 15% |
One 3 hour written examination at the end of semester. ILOs 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Chris Manzie Coordinator Ying Tan Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Professor Ying Tan
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Ph.D.- Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - 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: 31 January 2024