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Denise M Wilson
E E 484
Seattle Campus
Introduction to optical and solid-state chemical and physical sensors. Topics include transduction mechanisms, design parameters, fabrication methods and applications.
Class description
EE484 focuses on giving students a broad survey and basic understanding of the operation of magnetic, chemical, biological, mechanical (pressure, strain), radiation (light), and temperature sensors. Students will have the opportunity to use real sensors in real sensing environments to characterize sensor response, solidify understanding of fundamentals of operation, and understand selected sensor applications and problems. Students will walk away from the course with a working knowledge (theory and experimental use) of these sensors and will be prepared to enter many of the other sensors-based courses available in engineering.
Student learning goals
Formulate and solve open-ended design problems in the sensor systems area.
Write formal project reports and make engaging oral presentations.
Work in teams with heterogeneous knowledge and skills.
Apply governing mechanisms of particular sensor technologies, basic transduction mechanisms, noise properties, sources of environmental interference, and computer simulation to the design of complete sensor systems whose overall performance is defined and demonstrated using standardized system metrics.
Demonstrate an awareness of benefits and drawbacks of predominant sensor technologies.
General method of instruction
Short lecture followed by group discussion and technical analysis.
Recommended preparation
Good math background; adequate hands-on skills; general computer literacy, espeically Matlab and data presentation software (e.g. Excel).
Class assignments and grading
Homeworks, including laboratory exercises and explanatory writing. Design Project
