METROLOGY AND METHODS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES
| Title | ΜΕΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΜΕΘΟΔΟΙ ΠΡΟΣΔΙΟΡΙΣΜΟΥ ΦΥΣΙΚΩΝ ΜΕΓΕΘΩΝ / METROLOGY AND METHODS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES |
| Code | ΜΦΥ773 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Anastasios Voulgaropoulos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40000266 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600112327
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600112327
- At the Website of the School: http://mater.physics.auth.gr/materials/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of the national quality system.
Familiarity with quality procedures.
Familiarity with laboratory procedures and good practises.
Accurate measurements.
Measurements' uncertainty calculation.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to metrology (structure and perspective of the Greek metrology system). Units and methodology of measurement for mass-volume-density, force-pressure-momentum-hardness, temperature, dimensions. Quality control.Calibration, certification, accreditation, standardization,, comparative measurements. Homeworks and visits to metrology laboratories. (certification, assessment, appraisal). Typical uncertainty calculation scenarios including the necessary mathematical background.
Keywords
Quality system, metrology, legal metrology, measurement uncertainty
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Interactive presentations.
Spreadsheets for complex calculations.
Communication via electronic mail and VOIP services.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ||||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | ✓ | ||||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Description
written exams
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
σημειώσεις
Last Update
04-11-2015
