module specification

The module is designed to provide students with technical knowledge and skills on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Theoretical material delivered in the lectures is supported by practical lab work to ensure students have a sound grasp of the technical content where students are expected to develop IoT systems. A number of devices, platforms and software tools will be introduced during the course from different vendors. The module is assessed through lab reports and final examination.

CT4002 completed

Introduction to the Internet of Things: What is the IoT and why is it important? Elements of an IoT ecosystem. Standards and development platforms. Technology and business drivers. IoT security. IoT applications, trends and implications. 

Sensors and sensor nodes: Sensing components and devices. Sensor modules, nodes and systems. 

Connectivity and networks: Wireless technologies for the IoT. Wireless sensor networks.

Industry perspective: Business considerations. Quality management systems. Legal, social, ethical and professional issues related to IoT technologies and systems.

Laboratory workshops supporting given coursework.

Students will be expected to carry out independent background study to familiarise themselves with the platforms and tools that will be used during the module. The module includes online learning material via Weblearn (VLE), face-to-face delivery of content, teaching/tutorial and assessment activities, student support and feedback.

After completing this module, student should be able to:

LO1. Identify and analyse ethical concerns of “Internet of Things” in different contexts and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct.

LO2. Apply holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigate of security risks in IoT systems.

LO3. Design, build and test an IoT system in a commercial context keeping in mind security issues. This involves application of engineering management principles in the development of IoT system considering change management, legal, social, ethical and professional issues including intellectual property rights. 

LO4. Discuss the importance of quality management systems and the need for continuous improvement in IoT systems with technological advancement.

LO5. Work effectively and responsibly in a group demonstrating professional documentation, planning, management, leadership and inter-personal skills.

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Technical:

R. Buyya, A. V. Dastjerdi, Internet of Things: Principles and Paradigms, Cambridge, MA, 2016.

A. Al-Fuqaha et. al, “Internet of Things: A Survey on Enabling Technologies, Protocols, and Applications,” IEEE Communication Surveys & Tutorials, Vol. 17, No. 4, 2015.

J. Biron and J. Follett, “Foundational Elements of an IoT Solution,” O'Reilly Media, 2016.

Keysight Technologies, “The Internet of Things: Enabling Technologies and Solutions for Design and Test”, Application Note, 2016.

Charles Bell, “Beginning Sensor Networks with Arduino and Raspberry Pi”, Apress, 2013. 

https://www.cisco.com/c/en_ca/solutions/iot/resources.html

Business:

D. Evans, “The Internet of Things: How the Next Evolution of the Internet Is Changing Everything,” Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group, 2011.

McKinsey & Company, “The Internet of Things: Mapping the value beyond the hype,” McKinsey Global Institute, 2015.

European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), “Internet of Things: Exploring the potential,” Innovation Academy Magazine, Issue No. 03, 2015.

ITU and Cisco, “Harnessing the Internet of Things for Global Development,” A contribution to the UN broadband commission for sustainable development.

Journals: 
Journal of Communications and Networks

IEEE Communications Letters

IEEE Communications Magazine

IEEE Communications Standards Magazine

IEEE Transactions on Communications

IET Communications

Websites: IEEE xplore