Sep 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

ETM 3540 - Automatic Identification and Data Capture


Study of methods and systems used to automatically identify objects including bar coding, optical character recognition, magnetic stripe, radio frequency identification and biometrics. Various industrial applications will be studied, such as inventory, production control, order picking, and shipping/receiving. Lab experiences emphasize application of automatic identification technologies.

Requisites: (ETM 2310 or 3310) and 3030 and advanced standing in ETM
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Conceptualize create and apply Auto Id System.
  • Understand the principles of Automatic Identification and Data Capture.
  • Understand the principles of symbology.


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