Module: Measurement and Signal Processing

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Measurement and Signal Processing
Module Code	MM307
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Harold Esmonde Semester 2: Harold Esmonde Autumn: Harold Esmonde
Module Teachers	Harold Esmonde
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
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Description

In this module students are introduced to the principles of measurement and signal processing.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the relevant static and dynamic performance characteristics of sensors.
2. Use appropriate techniques for handling errors in measurement.
3. Use curve fitting techniques when modelling systems based on experimental data.
4. Describe some of the more common signal conditioning techniques used in measurement.
5. Represent periodic signals with Fourier series.
6. Use the Fourier transform to represent aperiodic signals.
7. Explain the application of the discrete Fourier transform and the fast Fourier transform when working with sampled data.
8. Explain the difference between analogue and digital signals and the limitations of sampling processes
9. Derive frequency response functions for linear systems.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of spectral analysis.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	20	No Description
Tutorial	9	No Description
Laboratory	4	No Description
Independent Study	83	No Description
Total Workload: 116

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Laboratory Portfolio	2 laboratory sessions	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Alan S. Morris: 2001, Measurement and Instrumentation Principles, 3rd, Butterworth Heinmann,
John P. Bentley: 2004, Principles of Measurement Systems, 4th, Prentice Hall,
Jack Holman: 2011, Experimental Methods for Engineers, 8th, McGraw Hill,
Paul A Lynn: 1989, An Introduction to the Analysis and Processing of Signals, 3rd, Chem/Matls-Sci,
James H. McClellan, Ronald W. Schafer, Mark A. Yoder: 2003, Signal Processing First, 1st, Prentice Hall,
Julius S. Bendat, Allan G. Piersol: 1993, Engineering Applications of Correlation and Spectral Analysis, 2nd, Wiley,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BMED	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
BMEDI	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
CAM	B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
CAMI	B.Eng. in Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering
MEI	B.Eng in Mechatronic Engineering
SSE	BEng in Mechanical & Sustainability Eng
SSEI	BEng in Mechanical & Sustainability Eng

Date of Last Revision

16-SEP-08

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