Instrumentation and Data Analysis

General

Prefix

AHS

Course Number

364

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Physical principles of measurement using meteorological and hydrological instruments. Sensor types and characteristics, performance standards, sources of errors, exposure. Statistical analysis of data. Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Explain the principles of operation of common instruments used in meteorology and hydrology

Outcome

Assess the accuracy and limitations of scientific instrumentation.

Outcome

Apply principles of statistics to measurements.

Outcome

Develop, construct, and analyze an instrument or instrumental dataset.

Dependencies

Programs

AHS364 is a completion requirement for: