Metrology is the science of measurement. A Metrologist is a person who practices one or more of the methods employed in measurement. All measurements are relative in that they are comparisons of some known standard. Some ways to measure things are by weight, pressure, resistance, temperature, Quantity, capacity, etc.

Metrology in the Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering department serves many majors, which, are related to manufacturing. In our modern industrial society we need to be able to produce manufactured goods that are made to exacting standards, able to be repaired with interchangeable parts, and be consistent in their production so that costs can be reduced.

Although all of the aforementioned arts of measurement are important, the IME 481 course is entitled "Dimensional Metrology" and, focuses on the dimensional characteristics of products. Students successfully completing this course will: