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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Sensors and Applications EOS607 Elective Doctorate degree 1 Fall 8

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Elif KAÇAR
Prof. Dr. Ersin KAYAHAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Erhan AKMAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Belgin GENÇ ÖZTOPRAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Recognize optical based sensors and transducers.
2) Uses location and proximity sensors.
3) Recognize speed and motion sensors, sensors that measure fluid pressure, temperature sensors.
4) Recognize thermocouple, light sensors, biosensors, fiber sensors.
5) Determine the appropriate sensor type for the applications.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Learning Outcomes
1 High High High High High High Middle Middle Middle High High High
2 High High High High High High Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle
3 Middle Middle High Middle High Middle High High High Middle Middle Middle
4 High High High High Middle Middle High Middle High High High Middle
5 Middle Middle Middle Middle Low Middle Low High Middle Middle Middle Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Photonics, Optical Materials, Optical Design, Electro-Optical Materials and Systems, Geometric Optics, Waveguide Optics, Advanced Robotics and Automation Systems, Image Processing, Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Scattering, Satellite Communication Systems, Nano-Biophotonic, Engineering Mathematics, Advanced Laser Applications, Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory

Course Contents

Optical-based sensors and transducers, performance terminology, displacement, position and proximity sensors, velocity and motion sensors, sensors measuring fluid pressure, temperature sensors, thermocouple, light sensors, biosensors, fiber sensors, chemical liquid and vapor sensors, moisture sensor, handles sensor selection.

Weekly Schedule

1) Optical based detectors and transducers
2) Optical based detectors and transducers
3) Performance terminology
4) Displacement, position and proximity sensors
5) displacement, position and proximity sensors
6) Sensors that measure fluid pressure
7) Sensors that measure fluid pressure
8) Midterm
9) Temperature sensors
10) Thermocouples
11) Photo sensors
12) Biosensors
13) Fiber sensors
14) Chemical liquid and vapor sensors, humidity sensors
15) Selection of sensors
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Self Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

60%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

60%

Quiz

1

40%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

40%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required