Science, Engineering and Technology

KNE214

2010  KNE214  Experimental Design and Analysis

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KNE214 H H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Considers the design of experiments, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, analogue to digital conversion and the use of the software Matlab and LabView. Data analysis including the use of Matlab and Excel, elementary statistical analysis, interpretation of experimental data, and graphical presentation of results. Student groups will design a simple transducer (such as a load cell) to set specifications which will be manufactured and tested. Testing will involve calibration, including repeatability and error limit determination.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Design lab (20%), mid-sem test (10%), assignments (20%), exam (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorials, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr JE Sargison

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