University/Academy: Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime TransportFaculty/Institute: College of Engineering & TechnologyProgram: B.Sc. in Electronics & Communications EngineeringForm no. (12): Course Specification1- Course DataCourse Code: EC217 Course Title: Measurements and Instruments Academic Year/Level: 2nd year / 4th semesterSpecialization: Electronics & Comm. Eng. No. of Instructional Units (hrs.) Prerequisite: Credit 3 Lecture 2 Tutorial 2 Practical 2 EE231 Contact 6 2- Course Aim-An Introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of measuringphysical electrical and electronic quantities. To train students for theeffective usage of the basic laboratory instruments.-Understanding the basic measurement techniques such as accuracy, precision, standards. To study the operation and construction of analog, electronic and digital multi-meters.3- Intended Learning Outcomesa- Knowledge and Understanding C.a.1. Apply basic knowledge and concepts of mathematics and sciences and engineering principles to electronics system:• Identify some terms which are used in measurements, such as:- accuracy , precision and different types of errors.C.a.3. Identify science, math. & tech. base relevant to electronic and communication engineering: • Explain the statistical analysis parameters and units of measurements based on the analysis of: the arithematic mean,deviation from mean, standard deviation and variance.D.a.13. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of analyzing and design of electronic circuits and components:• Explain the principle of operation of the d’Arsonval movement by using DC voltmeters (Analog voltmeters), and DC Ammeters (Analog Ammeters).• Describe the Ohmmeter by using two techniques: series type and shunt type ohmmeters • Explain the Alternating current indicating instruments by using two techniques: AC voltmeters with full wave rectifiers, AC voltmeter with half wave rectifiers.• Describe the DC bridges and the AC bridges by using four methods (Wheatstone bridge, Schearing bridge, Wien bridge, and Maxwell bridge). F.a.1. Know the technology required to design, build operate and maintain electronic or communication systems analog or/and digital, and all types Of computers: • Illustrate the usage of AC voltmeters with rectifiers• Explain the concept and the usage of True RMS –voltmeter• Demonstrate the Q-meter circuits ,by calculating the power and power factors• Explain the theory of operaton of oscilloscope based on two approaches Cathode ray tube and the Oscilloscope deflection.b- Intellectual Skills C.b.2. Analyze results of numerical models and appreciate their limitations:• Calculate different types of errors, Accuracy, Precision, Resolution, and Sensitivity problems in tutorial reports• Compute the statistical analysis (Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation, and Variance) problems in tutorial reports.• Select the units and the standards of measurement by using SI units.F.b.6. Approach the suitable tools for solving problems to tackle any practical problems in the electronics field:• Detect the accuracy and errors, between an Analog Instruments and digital instruments by solving book problems .• Examine the output of AC bridges and DC bridges bycalculating the accuracy and error.• Calculate the output of different types of signals using full wave rectifier and half wave rectifier.D.b.1. Analyze, interpret, and explain data and design experiments to obtain new data:• Apply the oscilloscope to analyze different signals.c- Professional and Practical Skills C.c.2. Use relevant laboratory equipment and analyze the results correctly: • Connect different components examine the circuit by analog and digital instruments to detect the error and to calculate the statistical analysis.• Calculate the load effect by using different analog voltmeters with high and low internal resistance. • Measure different parameters by using analog avometer. D.c.4. Realize control theory and measurement systems for industrial variables, signal conversion, conditioning and processing:• Measure different parameters by using digital voltmeter• Design the DC bridges and calculate the unknown values• Design the AC bridges and calculate the unknown valuesF.c.1. Participate in and lead quality improvement projects:• Calculate the quality factor of AC circuits by using Q-meter.• Analyze different signals by using the oscilloscope.d- General Skills D.d.2. Gain experience.F.d.1. Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary team:• Communication skills and competitions in a team work.• Sketch the output of experiments using excel and matlab. 4- Course Content Week No.1 Definitions- accuracy , precision and types of errors Week No.2 Statistical analysis Week No.3 Units of measurements. Week No.4 Permanent magnet moving coil. Week No.5 DC Ammeters (Analog Ammeters) Week No.6 DC voltmeters (Analog voltmeters) Week No.7 7th Week Exam Week No.8 Series type and shunt type ohmmeters Week No.9 Alternating current indicating instruments, AC voltmeters with full wave rectifiers. Week No.10 Dc bridges and sources of error Week No.11 Ac bridges and sources of error. Week No.12 12th Week Exam Week No.13 Digital voltmeters Week No.14 Basic Q-meter circuits Week No.15 Oscilloscope5- Teaching and Learning MethodsI.● Lectures ● Tutorials● Reports & sheets● Presentations● Projects● Discussions ● Problem Solving ● Self-Learning ● Site visits ● Experimental ● Brain storming 6-Teaching and Learning Methods for Students with Special Needs● Lectures ● Tutorials● Reports & sheets● Presentations● Projects● Discussions ● Problem Solving ● Self-Learning ● Site visits ● Experimental ● Brain storming Engineering Requirements and Design Considerations in college Buildings and its Leading Passages• The design of school parameters and pedestrian passages leading to it should be sloppy to allow for the transportation of the handicapped whether the handicapped are using wheeled chairs, crutches or prosthetic limbs.• Door arches should be wide enough to let wheel chairs pass through easily and conveniently.• Lifts should be provided for movement between floors.• Doors should be made from light weight materials to make it easy for the handicapped suffering from weakness in limb muscles or those handicapped using prosthetic limbs to deal with them with the least muscular effort.• Class floors should be made from non-slippery materials to prevent falls on the part of the handicapped.• Sudden change in the floor level should be prevented even if it is a slight change.Design Considerations of the Classes • Class boards should be placed at 60 cm high to allow wheeled chair users or those suffering from limited arm mobility use them.• Enough spaces should be left between seats and benches to prevent hindering the movement of wheeled chairs between them.• Handicapped students should sit among normal people in class to be able to interact with them. Nevertheless, in urgent cases according to the nature of the disability, the handicapped students sit in fixed suitable places whether at the front or the back of the class.• Handicapped students should sit close to the main exits of the class to be able to evacuate in case of emergencies like fires.• Academic Support:• Dr. Iman Gamal Morsi is appointed as an academic supervisor for handicapped students.• Constant follow up should be done for handicapped students after each assessment to evaluate their academic level of achievementConstruction Facility: Room number (234 A) is allocated and equipped with the essential educational tools for handicapped students.Academic Support:• Dr. Iman Gamal Morsi is appointed as an academic supervisor for handicapped students.Constant follow ups are done for handicapped students after each assessment to evaluate their academic level of achievement. 7- Student Assessment a- Procedures used 1. Written Examinations2. Oral Examinations3. Practical Examinations4. Assignments5. Presentations 6. Reports7. Quizes8. Projects9. Final Examinationb- Schedule and Weighing of Assessment Assessment 1 7th Week 30%Assessment 2 12th Week 20%Assessment 3 Final Exam 40%Assessment 4 Continuous Assessments 10% Total: 100%8- List of References:a- Course Notes Notes are handed-out to the students throughout the semester.b- Required Books (Textbooks) “J.B. GUPTA,“ Electronic and Electrical Measurements and Instrumentationc- Recommended Books Code* Description0-13-248857-4 Larry Jones and A. Foster Chin ,“Electronic measurements and instruments” 0-13-593385-4 Modern electronic instrumentation and measurements techniques” Albert Helfrick and William Cooperd- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc. N/ACourse Coordinator Head of DepartmentName: Prof. Iman Morsi Name: Prof. Dr. Maha SharkasSignature: Signature: