Course: Sensor Application Specialisation credits: 5

Course code
SEVM19SAS
Name
Sensor Application Specialisation
Study year
2022-2023
ECTS credits
5
Language
English
Coordinator
P.M. Gomes Lourenco
Modes of delivery
  • Lecture
  • Project-based learning
Assessments
  • Sensor Application Specialisation - Assignment

Learning outcomes

At the end of this module the student is able to:
  • Explain the physical, chemical or biological principles of smart sensors systems suitable for the specialisation field.
  • Based on current scientific literature, choose the best type of smart system suitable for detection and/or analysis of a given signal relevant for the application considered.
  • Describe smart sensor system requirements specific to the application domain.
  • Describe how a smart system solution constitutes an innovation in the specialisation domain, if possible using a solution related with their plan for the graduation project.
  • Describe the impact of an innovation on the responsible use of natural resources and the needs of all relevant components of biological systems and human societies, if possible using a solution related with their plan for the graduation project.

Content

The student chooses for a specialisation in one of the following areas: health, energy or high-tech systems.     
The student is expected to bring content to the course, either in the form of presentations of selected peer reviewed papers, discussion of state-of-the-art innovations or visits to the professional field. Other options can be discussed with the lecturer.
 
 

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • Institute of Engineering