Class Engineering Laboratories II

This CU aims to expand the laboratory work capacity acquired in Engineering Laboratories I, contributing to the mastery of fundamental techniques and concepts related to the experimental side of many areas of engineering work. Deepen knowledge in the field of instrumentation and measurement.

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Deepening the methods inherent in carrying out laboratory work/experiences. Measurement and measurement error: sources of error, quantification of error and its minimisation, concepts of accuracy and precision. Carrying out a set of tasks/experiments to analyse the use of signal conditioning circuits and their influence on measurements. Measurement of electrical quantities in direct and alternating current: voltage, current, resistance/impedance, power and energy. Frequency measurement and digital counting. Digital counters. Laboratory implementation of small projects related to energy systems, based on Arduino/Raspberry Pi and development kits, sensors, actuators, etc.

Classes will favour the experimental component whenever possible in PBL format and will be entirely of the laboratory practice type. Classes will include short introductions/oral explanations of some of the concepts inherent to the laboratory and its equipment. The work/experiments to be carried out in the laboratory will be the result of the PLB work carried out and the teacher's support in making adjustments in order to standardise the work between the groups. The work/experiments will be carried out in groups, under the guidance and support of the teacher. Over the course of the semester, and gradually and increasingly, the practical work will become less directed and will require greater autonomy from the students.  The laboratory work will be documented in a comprehensive and structured way, forming a portfolio that will be an assessment tool. Continuous Assessment with Final Test Weighting: Practical group work (80%) + Written test (20%)  

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