S3 - Métrologie

Course Description:

Metrology is the science of measurement and its applications. This course introduces students to the principles, methods, and standards used to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and traceability of measurements in science, industry, and daily life.

Students will learn about the international system of units (SI), the concepts of measurement uncertainty, calibration, and traceability, as well as the role of metrological institutions in maintaining global measurement standards. The course also covers scientific, industrial, and legal metrology, with practical examples and case studies from manufacturing, quality control, and laboratory environments.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamental concepts and importance of metrology.

2. Explain the structure and purpose of the International System of Units (SI).

3. Evaluate and express measurement uncertainty.

4. Perform basic calibration and interpret calibration certificates.

5. Apply metrological principles in industrial and quality assurance contexts.

6. Recognize the role of legal metrology in trade, health, and safety.

Key Topics:

• Introduction to Metrology and Measurement Systems

• The International System of Units (SI)

• Measurement Errors and Uncertainty

• Calibration and Traceability

• Types of Metrology: Scientific, Industrial, and Legal

• Measurement Instruments and Standards

• Quality Assurance and Metrological Control