CATALOG DATA:
Introduction to experimental methods used in aerospace and mechanical engineering, including basic instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis techniques. Embedded microprocessors may be used for data acquisition and/or control. Fall and Spring.
Textbooks:
Measurement and Data Analysis for Engineering and Science, Patrick F. Dunn, First Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 2005
Goals:
This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of measurements and data analysis, such that they are prepared to plan, conduct, analyze and report the results of an experiment.
Topics:
(1) Role of Experiments
(2) Reporting Methodology
(3) Measurement Systems
(4) Probability and Statistics
(5) Uncertainty Analysis
(6) Signal Characterization and Analysis.Schedule:
This course meets 3 times a week for 50 minutes each meeting, or twice a week for 75 minutes.Contribution to Professional Component:
This course focuses on experimentation, which includes data acquisition, analysis and reporting. 80% Engineering Science and 20% Engineering Design.
Contribution to Program Learning Outcomes and Assessment:
Outcome Criterion
Topic
Students’ Previous Knowledge
Direct Measures of Outcome
(b)
able to design and conduct experiments; to analyze and interpret data
mainly didactic experiments with the calculations and plotting of data
laboratory exercises, homework and examinations
(g)
able to communicate effectively – in writing through technical memos and reports
some experience in report writing in Freshman Year and high school
laboratory exercise technical memos and reports
Prepared by: Patrick F. Dunn, May 1, 2006 .
Direct comments, questions, and corrections to amedept@nd.edu