1. General information
Course:
SENSORS AND SENSOR WIRELESS NETWORKS
Code:
59665
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
385 - DEGREE IN TELECOMMUNICATI TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
308 - SCHOOL POLYTECHNIC OF CUENCA
Group(s):
30
Year:
4
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
ESTEFANIA PRIOR CANO
- Group(s):
30
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
2.11
INGENIERÍA ELÉCTRICA, ELECTRÓNICA, AUTOMÁTICA Y COMUNICACIONES
Estefania.PriorCano@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
To have successfully completed the courses of "Fundamentals of Mathematics I", "Fundamentals of Mathematics II", "Fundamentals of Mathematics III", "Programming", "Components and Circuits", "Electronics Devices", "Electronics I", "Electronics II" and " Digital Electronics Systems ". More precisely, students will be required to manage and handle concepts related to integration and derivation, resolution of systems of lineal equations, analysis of electrical circuits in permanent and transitory regimes, basic measurement techniques, semiconductor physics and circuit analysis with diodes, transistors and photonic devices, amplification, A/D conversion, structured programming, basic algorithms, and software debugging.
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
This course aims to familiarize students with the different types of sensors in the industry, robotics and home automation (temperature, humidity, presence, strength, etc.). Thus, students are prepared to obtain information on how to study the physical fundamentals of the different sensors, the alternatives of implementation, and the conditioning of the signal that allows its integration in a computer-based system. Moreover, some basic alternatives to comunicate a set of sensors, as well as, to estabish wireless networks of sensor are also covered in this course.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| E26 | The ability to construct, use and manage telecommunication networks, services, processes and applications, which are defined as systems for capturing, transporting, representing, processing, storing, managing and presenting multimedia information, from the viewpoint of transmission systems. |
| E28 | The ability to analyse components and its specifications for guided and non-guided communications systems. |
| G02 | Correct, oral and written, communication skills. |
| G06 | Knowledge of basic subjects and technologies, enabling students to learn new methods and technologies, as well as providing great versatility to adapt to new situations |
| G07 | The ability to tackle problems with initiative, making decisions, creativity, and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities, including the ethical and professional responsibility of the activity of a Technical Telecommunications Engineer |
| G08 | Knowledge to perform measurements, calculations, assessments, appraisals, surveys, studies, reports, task planning and other similar work in their specific telecommunications field |
| G13 | The ability to look for and understand information, wether technical or commercial in different sources, to relate and structure it to integrate ideas and knowledge. Analysis, synthesis and implementation of ideas and knowledge. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Application of telecommunication systems in various fields of engineering. | |
| Correct use of oral and written expression to convey ideas, technologies, results, etc. | |
| Use of ICT to achieve the specific objectives set in the subject. | |
| Knowledge and respect of professional ethics and deontology. | |
| Analysis, synthesis and compression of technical documentation and mastery of specific vocabulary. | |
| Synthesis of capacities of several telecommunications engineering areas. | |
| Knowing the fundamental aspects of sensors and wireless sensor networks, as well as their factors of choice and applications. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Introduction to instrumentation systems.
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Unit 1.1: Measures and errors
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Unit 1.2: Sensors
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Unit 1.3: Signal conditioning
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Unit 1.4:
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Unit 2: Introduction to sensing software and hardware
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Unit 2.1: Acquisition of signals and hardware
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Unit 2.2: Analysis and processing of information
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Unit 2.3: Presentation of information
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Unit 2.4: Sensors conditioning
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Unit 2.5: Sensing temperature, pressure, level, distance, etc.
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Unit 2.6: Laboratory 2. Acquisition of data
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Unit 2.7: Laboratory 3. Sensing
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Unit 2.8: Laboratory 4. Communication between digital sensors
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Unit 3: Introduction to wireless sensor networks
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Unit 3.1: Different topologies
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Unit 3.2: Wireless protocols
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Unit 3.3: Practice 7. Sensor Networks
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, REMARKS
Hardware and software tools available at eletronics laboratory will be used to develop the proposed hands-on experiments
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E28 G06 | 0.75 | 18.75 | N | N | Participative lectures in class teaching theoretical concepts | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E28 G06 G07 G08 | 0.7 | 17.5 | N | N | Solving theory and practical problems with the software chosen by the student. It is assessed with the progress test. Plagiarism is not allowed according to REE art. 9 | |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E26 E28 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 0.7 | 17.5 | Y | N | Laboratory work in small groups. It is assessed with a pre-laboratory report, an in-laboratory report and oral questions during the laboratory session. In the extraordinary call it will be assessed with only one laboratory session covering all the concepts of the ordinary sessions. Plagiarism is not allowed according to REE art. 9 | |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | E26 E28 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 0.5 | 12.5 | Y | N | Laboratory work in small groups. It is assessed with a pre-laboratory report, an in-laboratory report and oral questions during the laboratory session. In the extraordinary call it will be assessed with only one laboratory session covering all the concepts of the ordinary sessions. Plagiarism is not allowed according to REE art. 9 | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | E26 E28 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 1 | 25 | Y | N | Development of a theory project about sensors networks. It is assessed with a oral talk in class. In the extraordinary call it is assessed with a new and different report and oral talk. Plagiarism is not allowed according to REE art.9 | |
| Mid-term test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E28 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 0.18 | 4.5 | Y | N | Assessment of theory concepts related to units 1 and 3. In the extraordinary call it is assessed with two progress tests related to units 1 and 3 respectively. Plagiarism is not allowed according to REE art. 9 | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E26 E28 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 2.1 | 52.5 | N | N | Study and exam preparation by the student herself/himself | |
| Individual tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Self-study | E26 E28 G02 G06 G07 G08 G13 | 0.07 | 1.75 | N | N | Individual tutoring sessions at the student's request | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Test | 40.00% | 40.00% | Theory exams (units 1 and 3), solving problems, and oral talk related to unit 3. |
| Laboratory sessions | 60.00% | 60.00% | Reports on hands-on experiments and practical problems and oral questions within the laboratory session. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:No minimum mark for any activity developed during the course will be required, but the weighted average score for all of them will have to be higher than 5 points (in a scale of 10 points).
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Non-continuous evaluation:By default, all students are evaluated with the continuous evaluation. If a student cannot attend to class or does not want to attend must communicate this to the professor in order to change to non-continuous evaluation. This change must be done as soon as possible and never having completed 50% or more of the continuous evaluation tasks. Having completed 50% or more of the tasks will result in mandatory continuous assessment.
No minimum mark for any activity developed during the course will be required, but the weighted average score for all of them will have to be higher than 5 points (in a scale of 10 points).
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
In this second opportunity to pass the course, all activities could be submitted for their re-assessment. As in previous evaluation, no minimum mark for any activity will be required, but the weighted average score for all of them will have to be higher than 5 points (in a scale of 10 points).
The students failing the course will have another opportunity to improve the grade on mid-term examen. In this case, only one test will be held on the date established by the Center
The students failing the course will have another opportunity to improve the grade on mid-term examen. In this case, only one test will be held on the date established by the Center
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Students will have to take two exams, one covering theory concepts and another assessing laboratory skills. The grading scheme will award 40% of the final mark on the course for theory exam and 60% for laboratory test. For both examinations a minimum mark of 4 points (on a scale of 10 points) will be required. Moreover, the final averaged mark will have to be equal or higher than 5 points (on a scale of 10 points).
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 12.5 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 25 |
| Mid-term test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 4.5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 52.5 |
| Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Self-study] | 1.75 |
| Unit 1 (de 3): Introduction to instrumentation systems. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3.25 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Unit 2 (de 3): Introduction to sensing software and hardware | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 11 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 13 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 14.5 |
| Unit 3 (de 3): Introduction to wireless sensor networks | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
| General comments about the planning: | This planning is purely advisory and may be subject to alteration during the course. |
10. Bibliography and Sources
