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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05141401 Introduction to Metrology 2 Spring 4 3+0+0 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Hulusi AÇIKGÖZ
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Initiative and background - Effects to modern life antSI overview of units, - Mass measurements: weight - Length: meters - units, symbols, dimensional analysis - Electrical units: amperes, volts, ohms - Quantum electrical measurements - Temperature: kelvin - Low temperatures - Time and frequency: seconds and hertz - Radiometer and photometer: candela - Uncertainties, traceability and accreditation - new SI units
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the theme of metrology, to show the applications of measurement in science and technology and to gain a perspective on national and international metrology organization.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 SI system repetition Mass Metrology: kilogram
2 Mass Metrology: kilograms Length: meters
3 Units, symbols, dimensional analysis
4 Overview of metrology applications. Presentations and discussions.
5 Electrical units: Ampère Volt, Ohm
6 Measurement quality
7 Measurement quality
8 Temperature: kelvin
9 Uncertainty and Error
10 Time and frequency: seconds and Hertz
11 Uncertainty determination studies
12 International structure and standardization organizations 1
13 International structure and standardization organizations 2
14 Amount of substance mole
Textbook or Material
Resources PHYS303 Optics Course handbook, R. Rusby, Evolving Needs for Metrology in Trade, industry and Society and the role of BIPM, The SI brochure by BIPM (www.bipm.org)
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
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Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam - -
Total 0 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 0 0 0
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 0
Total Work Load / 30 0
Course ECTS Credits: 0