The course will cover the theory and principles of sensors and transducers (electrical, chemical and mechanical). The topics covered include transduction techniques, linear/non-linear signal processing, low noise amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers, data converters. There will be small design projects for the labs to reinforce sensor/transducer interfacing. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. Prerequisite: ELE 504 and (COE 538 or BME 538) Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
