Instrumentation and Measurements(ABEN 482) at North Dakota State University

ABEN 482 is the only required course in instrumentation and measurement required in the ABEN program at North Dakota State University. The course emphasizes a “hands – on” approach in the laboratory exercises. The laboratory term project involves interaction with a lower division class, ABEN 263, to work on an open - ended problem with the need to develop student creativity and illustrate the need for communication. Laboratory exercises include extensive use of data loggers and PLCs. Use of the Course Info – based web page allows students to share data and information. Instructors use Course Info to post assignments, etc. and send specific or class wide e-mail messages. In addition, industrial input has been consistently sought, including a trip taken by one of the authors to visit companies in the Midwest region.