| Area: |
Department of Applied Physics |
| Credits: |
25.0 |
| Contact Hours: |
4.0 |
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| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** |
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| Workshop: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Lecture: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
304741 (v.2) Physics 115
OR
302804 (v.3) Physics 101
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| Syllabus: |
Sensor types and operational principles. Review range of sensors. Discuss operational principles. Advantages and disadvantages. Sensor design, cost, construction and systems, choices of sensors. Manufacturing issues. System wide approach. Application of sensor technologies and systems in security situations. Integrating technologies. Data fusion. Case study in application of technology (technical details). Practical, legal and ethical issues. Commercial realities. Risk assessment. Working with professional from other fields. Regulations and requirements. Case studies and project work (practical implementation). |
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| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** |
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| Field of Education: | 010301 Physics |
| Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
| SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Supplemental
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. |
