These lectures and the accompanying notes have been developed for the MSA as a resource for the teaching of metrology in applied sciences at a tertiary education level. The aim is to help applied science and engineering students develop a sufficient understanding of metrology (measurement science) to enable them to make and recognise high-quality measurements, to interact appropriately with other professional users of measurements, and to recognise and interact with the key elements of their national quality infrastructure. The lectures emphasise the metrology principles and philosophy applicable to any measurement. They are not intended to replace the discipline-specific training courses already offered by NMIA and MSL, rather, they are intended to complement these courses by providing an overview of metrology that is normally beyond the scope of their courses.
There are 12 lectures, in three groups, as follows:
Group 1: The Nature of Measurement (4 lectures)
Group 2: Measurement Uncertainty (5 lectures)
Group 3: Measurement Quality (3 lectures)
The MSA are working to increase the spread of these lectures, free to any tertiary institute with a relevant under-graduate programme where there is a logical fit. If you have any University contacts where this could be of interest and would like to canvas inclusion on behalf of the MSA, please register by emailing the secretary these details. secretary@metrology.asn.au
