Course Description

• Explore the role of sensors in modern technology, including their functions, history, and evolution.
• Explore the principles behind various sensor types to grasp the diversity of sensor technologies.
• Mechanical
• Temperature
• Magnetic
• Optical
• Chemical
• Uncover future trends and innovations in sensing
• Integration with AI
• Nano-sensors
• Quantum sensing
• Wearable technologies
• Ethical considerations

Course Objectives

• Learn the basics of sensor operation by understanding classifications, output types, and the essentials of signal conditioning.
• Dive deep into advanced sensing topics.
• Sensor calibration
• Sensor fusion
• Wireless sensor networks
• Sensor integration with IoT
• Examine the application of sensors in real-world scenarios through case studies on
• Automation
• Automotive
• Industrial monitoring
• Consumer electronics
• Agriculture
• Space exploration
• Address the practical aspects of sensor design and interfacing, and challenges faced in sensor deployment and maintenance, to prepare for real-world applications.