Measurement Control

Course Information

College	Toyama College	Year	2024
Course Title	Measurement Control
Course Code	0150	Course Category	Specialized / Elective
Class Format	Lecture	Credits	Academic Credit: 2
Department	Department of Mechanical Engineering	Student Grade	4th
Term	Second Semester	Classes per Week	後期:2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials
Instructor	Yoshikawa Fumie

Course Objectives

The objective of this lecture is to understand the following items.
-To understand the basics of measurement, such as error, accuracy, uncertainty, and unit system of measurement values, and to be able to explain the measurement methods and devices for typical physical quantities.
-To understand automatic control and explain the basic structure of control systems.
-To understand transfer functions and describe control systems using block diagrams.
-To be able to calculate the response of a control system and explain its transient, steady-state, and frequency characteristics.
-To be able to discriminate the stability of control system.

Rubric

	Ideal Level	Standard Level	Unacceptable Level
Students can explain the fundamentals of measurement, including error, precision, uncertainty, and system of units of measurement	Students can explain the fundamentals of measurement, including error, precision, uncertainty, and system of units of measurement	Students can understand the fundamentals of measurement, including error, precision, and uncertainty of measurements and systems of units.	Students can not understand the fundamentals of measurement, including error, precision, and uncertainty of measurements and systems of units.
Students can explain the measurement methods and instruments for typical physical quantities.	Students can explain the measurement methods and instruments for typical physical quantities.	Students can understand the measurement methods and instruments for typical physical quantities.	Students can not understand the measurement methods and instruments for typical physical quantities.
Students can explain the basic structure of a control system with an understanding of automatic control.	Students can explain the basic structure of a control system with an understanding of automatic control.	Students can understand the basic structure of a control system with an understanding of automatic control.	Students can not understand the basic structure of a control system with an understanding of automatic control.
Students can explain transfer functions and represent control systems using block diagrams.	Students can explain transfer functions and represent control systems using block diagrams.	Students can understand transfer functions and represent control systems using block diagrams.	Students can not understand transfer functions and represent control systems using block diagrams.
Students can explain transient, steady-state, and frequency characteristics with calculating the response of a control system.	Students can explain transient, steady-state, and frequency characteristics with calculating the response of a control system.	Students can understand transient, steady-state, and frequency characteristics with calculating the response of a control system.	Students can not understand transient, steady-state, and frequency characteristics with calculating the response of a control system.
Students can explain the stability of the control system can be determined.	Students can explain the stability of the control system can be determined.	Students can understand the stability of the control system can be determined.	Students can not understand the stability of the control system can be determined.

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。）

Teaching Method

Outline:

The class is designed that students understand measurement methods of physical quantities and data handling, which is necessary knowledge for mechanical engineers.
In the lecture, an instructor will explain the points to be considered when handling data and introduce the measurement methods of typical physical quantities. In addition, basic knowledge necessary for automatic control will be explained.

Style:

The measurement and control require knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and basic specialized subjects learned in the past.
Students are expected to review these subjects as preparatory study before coming to class.
In addition, there will be assignments to review in class.
Students are expected to understand the assignments and submit them by the designated due date.

Notice:

In this course, credit will be granted for an evaluation of 60 points or more.
Those who have received less than 60 points may take a supplementary examination upon request.
For those who are allowed to earn credits as a result of the supplementary examination, the evaluation shall be 60 points.
Students are required to study outside of class for 60 hours for credit.
Prior to class: Preparation for the class contents.
After class: Students are required to solve assignments related to the class content.

Course Plan

			Theme	Goals
2nd Semester
	3rd Quarter
		1st	Guidance	Students can explain in which situations measurement and control are needed.
		2nd	Handling of measured quantities	Students can explain units and dimensions used in the mechanical field. Furthermore, be able to handle data by considering significant figures.
		3rd	Uncertainty and Accuracy	Students can explain different types of uncertainty. In addition, understand the propagation of errors and handle data.
		4th	Mechanical measurement	Students can explain typical physical quantity measurement methods.
		5th	Signal processing	Students can explain how measurements are taken out as electrical signals.
		6th	Automatic controls	Students can explain examples of control technologies used in familiar areas.
		7th	Modeling	Students can explain the basic elements of mechanical and process system models and examples of their use.
		8th	Modeling	Students can explain the basic elements of mechanical and process system models and examples of their use.
	4th Quarter
		9th	Examination
		10th	Transfer function	Students can explain the relationship between inputs and outputs using transfer functions
		11th	Block diagram	Students can explain basic coupling using block diagrams.
		12th	Time response	Students can explain transient and steady-state responses and types of input signals.
		13th	Frequency response	Students can understand the concept of frequency response and be able to explain the frequency response of a combination of basic elements.
		14th	Stability of control systems	Students can explain the stability grouping method for feedback control systems.
		15th	Examination
		16th	Explanation of the final test Confirmation of achievement objectives and questionnaire

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

	Examination	Presentation	Mutual Evaluations between students	Behavior	Portfolio	Other	Total
Subtotal	70	30	0	0	0	0	100
Basic Proficiency	60	20	0	0	0	0	80
Specialized Proficiency	10	10	0	0	0	0	20
Cross Area Proficiency	0	0	0	0	0	0	0