Overview
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Offerings
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING
Requisites
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Enrolment rules
Enrolment in the Master of Engineering or Graduate Diploma in Engineering.
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Learning activities
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Learning outcomes
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Explain the concept and understand the capabilities of a range of embedded and realtime systems
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Understand and explain the type and range of types of physical I/O associated with a range of systems
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Understand, explain and quantify the different types of typical signals and the requirements and limitations of measuring each
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Develop a skill set and experience in using microcontroller based systems and develop an appreciation of the range of capabilities
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Analyse, design, & implement a range of small embedded system applications
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Gain specific experience with using LabVIEW for computer based measurement, analysis and communication
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Configure and use DAQ-based systems to perform measurement, analysis, logging and control
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Analyse, design and implement a range of small DAQ based applications
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Be able to ascertain, define and solve problems appropriate to the above technical areas
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Be able to work effectively in small groups
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Be able to effectively communicate the above technical information using both written and verbal skills.
Assessments
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Additional information
Unit content:The unit is concerned with a range of concepts and issues in the broad area of Industrial Computer Systems, more specifically the usage of embedded and computer based systems in measurement and control applications. Topics: sensors and actuators, measurement systems, embedded systems, microcontrollers, real-time systems, DAQ systems, instrument communications, signal conditioning, remote I/O, communication technologies and signal analysis. The unit is delivered in an engineering studio model where staff and students work together in solving a range of engineering projects associated with the content of this unit.
Other notes:Students are expected to have experience in at least one programming language and fundamental knowledge of electrical circuits and electronics.