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SC3010 - Sensors and Sensing for Scientists
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject introduces the concept of sensors for measuring in our natural world.
A variety of physical and chemical sensors will be considered and applied to marine,
atmospheric, biological and soil/earth systems. Data acquisition and communication
of sensors will be addressed along with the issues of uncertainties, sensitivity,
selectivity, range, resolution etc. There will be a substantial experimental component
to this subject that is partly discipline-based to give students application within
their area of study
Learning Outcomes
- identify and distinguish the physical and chemical principles of various sensors,
and sensor technologies;
- define the principles of measurement and uncertainty in order to integrate and analyse
the numerical data gathered by sensors;
- construct solutions, using sensors, from various applications of data acquisition
and communications systems;
- apply sensor technologies applicable to various scientific disciplines, while carrying
out investigations and analysis of data collected in the field.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (45%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (10%) - Individual
- Technical Report: 15% Oral defence: 5% - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (25%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
|
Maths B and Senior Chemistry (OR CH1020 OR CH1001 OR CH1011) |
Prerequisites: |
BZ2001 OR SC2202 OR SC2209 OR SC2201 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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PH2222 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 1,
Internal
|
Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Mark Payne |
Lecturers:
|
Dr James Whinney, Dr Mark Payne, Assoc. Professor Scott Heron. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 29 hours lectures
- 18 hours was Practicals
- 8 hours workshops
- 10 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
|
Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Mark Payne |
Lecturers:
|
Dr James Whinney, Dr Mark Payne, Assoc. Professor Scott Heron. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 29 hours lectures
- 18 hours was Practicals
- 8 hours workshops
- 10 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.