Internet for Things (I4T)
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 48
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
TNE80005 Mobile and Personal NetworkingAims and objectives
The unit will be offered from 2019 onwards. The unit is not offered in 2018.
This unit allows students to develop skills and expertise in the underlying network requirements and devices to support the Internet of Things (IoT).
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Analyse the key components of the Internet for Things (I4T) that support the Internet of Things (IoT);
2. Appraise the existing and emerging networking technologies that underpin the IoT
3. Assess the security issues associated with the I4T;
4. Appraise various I4T technologies and assess their suitability for real world applications;
5. Design and construct an IoT and supporting I4T system comprising sensors, network connections, actuators, and develop the necessary control software.
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Analyse the key components of the Internet for Things (I4T) that support the Internet of Things (IoT);
2. Appraise the existing and emerging networking technologies that underpin the IoT
3. Assess the security issues associated with the I4T;
4. Appraise various I4T technologies and assess their suitability for real world applications;
5. Design and construct an IoT and supporting I4T system comprising sensors, network connections, actuators, and develop the necessary control software.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Lectures (12 hours), Computer Lab (36 hours)
Instructor/Tutor demonstrating in the Computer Labs
Instructor/Tutor demonstrating in the Computer Labs
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Portfolio | Individual/Group | 55-65% | 2,3,4,5 |
| Examination | Individual | 35-45% | 1,2,3,4 |
Minimum Requirements to pass this unit will be made available in the complete Unit Outline available to students when unit is offered.
General skills outcomes
- problem solving skills
- analysis skills
- communication skills
- ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
- ability to work independently
- analysis skills
- communication skills
- ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
- ability to work independently
Content
• Embedded Devices, sensors and actuators
• I4T Network Protocols
• Mesh and ad-hoc routing
• Security issues for I4T and IoT
• IoT System design
• I4T programming techniques
• I4T Network Protocols
• Mesh and ad-hoc routing
• Security issues for I4T and IoT
• IoT System design
• I4T programming techniques
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Reading materials will be made available in the complete Unit Outline available to students when unit is offered.