MCT 3010 Instrumentation
Course Description:
Theory and use of measuring instruments and techniques; standards and dimensional units;
experimental procedures and data analysis; sensors and transducers for parameters such
as displacement, stress, strain, force, torque, temperature, motion, and sound.
Course Instructor: Raghu Echempati,
E-mail: gm8045@wayne.edu
ETB Part-time faculty Room
Credit Hours:
3 Credit Hours (Lct: 2; Lab: 2).
Class Meet Time/Room:
Wednesday 5:30PM - 09:20PM/Room 2020A ETB/WSU Main Campus
Lab: Please see the attached schedule
Office Hours:
Appointment by email/Zoom
Prerequisite(s):
PHY 2140 General Physics,
EET 2000 Electrical Principles
Co-requisite(s): None.
Textbook(s) Required:
Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements", 6th or ALEKS Edition by Richard
S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley ISBN:
Reference book(s):
1. Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems", 5th Edition by David G.
2. Alciatore ISBN: 978-1260049350
3. Mechanical Measurements, Beckwith, Marangoni, and Lienhard; 6th Edition,
Pearson Prentice Hall).
4. Mechatronics, S. Cetinkunt; Wiley
5. Mechatronics, G.S. Hedge; Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Computer Programs:
Excel/MATLAB
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Perform and explain laboratory tests based on specified procedures of
engineering systems [SO-1,4].
2. Achieve familiarity with methods of experimental evaluations. [SO-4].
3. Correlate results from experiments with predicted values. [SO-4].
4. Analyze and interpret test data and write technical reports. [SO-3,4].
5. Work in teams and do oral presentation. [SO-3,5].
6. Design and develop experiments and instrumentation using measurement
techniques. [SO-1,2].
Topics and Schedule (may change the topic or order of coveage):
Week
Date
1
08/30
2
9/06
3
9/13
Topic
Introduction and Overview
Basic Concepts of Measurement Methods
Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Signals
Measurement System Behavior
Project Preparation/Dynamic System
4
9/20
Analog Electrical devices and Measurements*
5
09/27
6
10/04
7
10/11
8
10/18
9
10/25
10
11
12
11/01
11/08
11/15
11/22
11/29
12/06
13
14
12/1312/19
*
Complete Chapter 6
Introduction to Arduino- Manual servo motor control
and photoelectric sensor (Use Elegoo kit Lesson 9)
Exam I (Ch 1, 2, 3 and 6)
Basics of Sampling and Digital Devices
Temperature Measurements
Thermistor and LCD display (Use Elegoo kit Lesson
23)
Pressure and Velocity Measurements
Flow Measurements
Ultrasound sensor (Use Elegoo kit Lesson 10)
Exam II
Strain and Force Measuerment
Thanksgiving (Nov 22 to Nove 25)
Introduction to Mechatronics/Course Review
Project Presentation/Lab Reports
Chapter
1
2, 3
3
6
6
Lab 1
1, 2, 3, 6
7
8
Lab 2
9
10
Lab 3
11
12
Final Exam (date TBD)
Note: We will not cover Chapters 4 and 5. Also, we will not cover all sections from other chapter.
Contributions to MCT Student Outcomes (SO):
MCT Program Student Outcomes
The program will demonstrate that graduates have:
(1) An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools
of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve
broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
(2) An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting
specific needs for broadly-defined engineering problems
appropriate to the discipline;
(3) An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in
broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an
ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
(4) An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and
experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve
processes; and
(5) An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a
technical team.
Course
Impact
X
X
X
X
X
Contribution to MCT Program Specific Criteria:
Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Criteria
a.
Application of principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing;
b.
Use of computer aided drafting and design software;
c.
d.
Perform selection, set-up, and calibration of measurement
tools/instrumentation;
Elements of differential and integral calculus;
e.
Manufacturing processes;
f.
Material science and selection;
g.
Solid mechanics (such as statics, dynamics, strength of materials,
etc.);
Mechanical system design;
h.
i.
j.
Thermal sciences (such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat
transfer, etc.);
Electrical circuits (ac and dc) and electronic controls;
k.
Application of industry codes, specifications and standards;
l.
Technical communications typically used in preparation of
engineering proposals, reports, and specifications.
Impact
X
X
X
X
X
Contribution to Other Curricular Topics:
Professional and General Education Topics
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Codes and Standards
Public safety and health
Local and global impact
Ethics
Diversity
Quality
Self-Directed learning
Continuous improvement
Course
Impact
X
X
Grading Policy:
Test 1
Test 2
Final
Labs
Project
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% (15%+5%oral)
Grading Scale:
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
Below 60
ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION:
Lecture and laboratory attendance is an important mechanism for achieving course objectives
and is also vital to students’ success in the class. Students are expected to attend all class
meetings and labs and will be held responsible for material presented and verbal
announcements made during class.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
Last day to drop with a tuition refund: End of 2nd Week of Semester
Last day to drop without a notation of W on the transcript: End of 4th Week
Final day to drop with W (ET Students): End of 10th Week
Depending on the situation of withdrawal, one of the following grades will be assigned:
WP: Withdrawal with Passing
WF: Withdrawal with Failing
WN: Withdrawal Never Attended
All drop/add activity during the first four weeks should be done by the student through Pipeline.
Withdrawal after the fourth week requires the instructor’s permission and must be submitted on a
Drop/Add form to the Registrar’s Office. Withdrawal after the ‘final drop’ date will only be
permitted under exceptional circumstances and requires the permission of the Chair of the ET
Division. A failing grade is not an acceptable reason for withdrawal after the ‘final drop’ date.
ETHICS AND CHEATING
Academic Integrity is demanded in this course and cheating will be prosecuted according to
University & College policy (see section 10 of the Student Code of Conduct:
http://www.doso.wayne.edu/judicial/index.htm ).
Cheating includes but is not limited to GIVING or RECEIVING unauthorized help on an
examination. Cheating includes the use of unauthorized material during an examination or
submitting material on the lab reports or course projects which is not the result of the student’s
own effort. Cheating also includes plagiarism – avoid even grey areas of plagiarism. See
http://www.otl.wayne.edu/cheating.html
AVAILABILITY TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a documented disability that requires accommodations, you will need to register with
Student Disability Services (SDS) for coordination of your academic accommodations. The
Student Disability Services (SDS) office is located at 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate
Library in the Student Academic Success Services department. SDS telephone number is 313577-1851 or 313-577-3365 (TDD only). Once you have your accommodations in place, the
instructor will meet with you privately to discuss your special needs. Student Disability Services’
mission is to assist the university in creating an accessible community where students with
disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in their educational experience at Wayne
State University. Please be aware that a delay in getting SDS accommodation letters for the
current semester may hinder the availability or facilitation of those accommodations in a timely
manner. Therefore, it is in your best interest to get your accommodation letters as early in the
semester as possible.
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First email (08/14):
Hello: Welcome to my class. I attached a draft of the syllabus for your review and
comments. I taught this course previously using 2 different books. We will use the Figliola
book for this course. I will try to assign all HW/any QZ and Exams online using the Canvas
system. WE will see how this works. I am requesting a TA for this course, especially to help
me with the Labs and with proctoring the exams. I live in Grand Blanc, MI and so on snow
days, it will be challenging for all of us to reach the campus for the class. In such cases, I
will use the Zoom to teach and record online. We will see. I will get back to you later. Best,
Echempati (Prof. E.)