DoctoralCourseDescription.pdfDoctoralCourseDescription.pdf
Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The students will learn about the broad scope of measurement science and technology, and see the state of the art in metrology in the fields presented. After the course, students are able to give a full 2-h lecture on heir research field.

Credits: 10

Schedule: 06.01.2025 - 06.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juha Peltoniemi, Petri Kärhä

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course is of seminar type. All students prepare one 2-h lecture on their selected topic related with measurements and give the lecture to other participants. These lectures are complemented by lectures on general measurement topics such as metrology, quality, and uncertainty evaluation.

    Topics of the lectures are selected based on the needs and interests of the participants. Typically they are within the doctoral research fields of the participants. These fields may include e.g. optics, physics, measuring systems, measurement electronics, chemistry, or general measurement science.

    Education may also be carried out using other teaching techniques, such as problem solving, and special assignments.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Passing the course will be based on attendance to the teaching, giving a lecture, and possible grades of the special assignments.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Seminars approximately 10 to 30 h, independent work approximately 103 - 123 h

    Attendance in all or part of seminars is compulsory.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture slides.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - V
    2025-2026 Spring III - V

    Registration:

    The content of this course varies and the course may be completed several times.

    The first time, register for the course in Sisu and in addition contact the responsible teacher. The first time credits will be given with this course code.

    Second time register for the course by just contacting the responsible teacher and inform the teacher that you are doing the course for a second time. On the second time, credits will be given as Sisu custom course credits.

Details on the schedule
  • applies in this implementation

    Thursdays 10-12, lecture hall 3527, Maarintie 8 (TUAS) 3rd floor.

    First lecture on Thursday 23 January 2025 at 10:15.