Mechanical Engineering Measurement

Course Information

College	Toyama College	Year	2019
Course Title	Mechanical Engineering Measurement
Course Code	0089	Course Category	Specialized / Elective
Class Format	Lecture	Credits	Academic Credit: 1
Department	Department of Mechanical Engineering	Student Grade	4th
Term	Second Semester	Classes per Week	後期:2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials	TBD, will be determined by July, 2019.
Instructor	Okane Masaki

Course Objectives

Students correctly understand measurement accuracy and errors.
Students understand the characteristics of various length measurement methods.
Students understand how to measure force and pressure.
Students understand how to measure mass and density.

Rubric

	Ideal Level of Achievement	Standard Level of Achievement	Unacceptable Level of Achievement)
Evaluation 1	Students can organize experimental data in consideration of measurement accuracy and errors.	Students can explain measurement accuracy and errors.	Students can not explain measurement accuracy or error.
Evaluation 2	Students can measure various lengths using appropriate measurement methods.	Students can explain the features of various length measurement methods.	Students can not explain the features of various length measurement methods.
Evaluation 3	Students can measure force and pressure using appropriate measurement methods.	Students can explain how to measure force and pressure.	Students can not explain how to measure force or pressure.
Evaluation 4	Students can measure mass and density using an appropriate measurement method.	Students can explain how to measure mass and density.	Students can not explain how to measure mass and density.

Assigned Department Objectives

Learning and Educational Objectives of the “General Engineering” A-6 （核となる専門分野の既存技術を説明でき，社会から要求されている問題や実務上の問題を見出し設定することができる。）

JABEE 1(2)(d)(1) （専門工学（工学（融合複合・新領域）における専門工学の内容は申請高等教育機関が規定するものとする）の知識と能力）

JABEE 1(2)(e) （種々の科学、技術及び情報を活用して社会の要求を解決するためのデザイン能力）

Diploma policy 1 （機械を構成する材料の物性，製造方法，加工・生産技術や，機械設計に欠かせない材料，熱，流体，機械の力学，電気・情報処理など，幅広い知識と技術，応用力を身につけ，それらを応用したものづくりができる。）

Teaching Method

Outline:

Various measurement methods are important both in the manufacturing field and in the research and development field. Accuracy, cost, reliability and persuasiveness of data are significantly different depending on the measurement method. Students learn knowledge about measurements and aim to acquire applied skills related to measurement methods.

Style:

Lecture

Notice:

Course Plan

			Theme	Goals
2nd Semester
	3rd Quarter
		1st	Introduction to measurement engineering	Students understand what measurement engineering is.
		2nd	Errors and significant figures	Students understand errors and significant figures.
		3rd	Length measurement (1)	Students can explain the structure and precautions of calipers, micrometers, dial gauges.
		4th	Length measurement (1)	Students can explain the structure and cautions of air micrometer, measuring microscope.
		5th	Angle and shape measurements	Students can explain the structure and attention points of measuring equipment for angle and shape.
		6th	Measurement of force	Students can understand the principle of force measuring equipment and explain the structure and attention points.
		7th	Measurement of stress	Students can understand the principle of stress measuring equipment and explain structure and cautionary points.
		8th	Exam
	4th Quarter
		9th	Answer and explanation of the exam
		10th	Measurement of pressure	Students can understand the principle of pressure measuring equipment and explain structure and cautionary points.
		11th	Measurement of temperature	Students can understand the principle of temperature measurement equipment and explain structure and attention points.
		12th	Measurement of humidity	Students can understand the principle of the humidity measurement instrument and explain the structure and attention points.
		13th	Measurement of vacuum	Students will be able to understand the principle of the vacuum degree measuring instrument and explain the structure and attention points.
		14th	Measurement of time	Students can understand the principle of time measurement equipment and explain the structure and cautionary points.
		15th	Measurement of flow rate	Students will be able to understand the principle of flow rate measurement equipment and explain the structure and attention points.
		16th

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

	Examination	Report	Total
Subtotal	80	20	100
Basic Ability	30	10	40
Technical Ability	50	10	60