Module Descriptors
AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUMENTATION
MECH40215
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ian Heaton
Email: I.A.Heaton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Indicative Content
1. Basic Dimensional Measurements. Use of SI units
2. Basic Electrical Power Measurements. Analogue and digital measurement
3.Temperature Measurements .
4. Pressure & Flow Measurements
5. Force, Torque and Power Measurements
6. Velocity / Speed / acceleration and Frequency Measurements
7. Signal processing
8. Data Loggers manipulation of data
9. Sound Measurements
10. Light Intensity Measurements
11. Calibration and Errors
12. Academic Skills, e.g.
Studying, report writing, presentations, researching, referencing, interpreting data, individual and group work.
Module Resources
Study guide
Internet
Library Resources
Automotive lab
Module Texts
As appropriate to the work undertaken.
Module Learning Strategies
This module includes some formal lectures, but is predominantly activity-based, with opportunity for individual skill development and support.
1 hour lecture and 2 hours tutorial per 20 students.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment

A 1500 word lab report detailing one of the practical sessions 50%, Learning Outcomes 1 and 2
A 1500 report 50%, Learning Outcomes 3 and 4