Internet of Things (IoT)

Code School Level Credits Semesters
EEEE3124 Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineerin 3 10 Autumn China
Code
EEEE3124
School
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineerin
Level
3
Credits
10
Semesters
Autumn China

Summary

This module provides learners the essential concepts of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its core building blocks namely the IoT sensors, networks, analytics and security. This module also provides learners with practical skills to design and develop an IoT system, application or solution. The contents of this module cover:

Introduction to IoTUse cases and applications, market/industry landscape, value chain and requirements
IoT ArchitectureArchitecture model, data centres, cloud, computing
IoT SensorsSmart sensor, MEMS, sensor fusion, calibration, actuation and performance metrics
IoT NetworksOSI, wired, wireless (zigbee, wifi, ble, lorawan, cellular)
 Data communication protocols (HTTP, MQTT, COAP)
 IoT in 5G and beyond
IoT and AnalyticsData pipeline, AI/ML/DL for IoT
IoT Security and PrivacyThreats, vulnerability, modelling and risks, privacy concerns, regulation, protection methods
IoT Solution DevelopmentIoT solution development methodology and projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reassessment of this module, if required, Reassessment of the module, if required, will be by reassessment of the failed elements.

Target Students

Part II students on courses offered by Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Classes

Assessment

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

This module provides learners the essential concepts of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its core building blocks namely the IoT sensors, networks, analytics and security. This module also provides learners with practical skills to design and develop IoT systems, applications or solutions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of contemporary use cases and applications, market/industry landscape, value chain, requirements.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the key principles of IoT architecture model.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the key principles of IoT sensors, fusion, calibration, actuation and performance metrics.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the key principles, types and functions of IoT networks and protocols.
5. Design an IoT system comprising of sensors, networks, data processing, repository and analytics.
6. Identify and analyze impacts of security risks in IoT system and propose best security practices.

This module contributes to the delivery of the following Engineering Council outcomes:
C2, C5, C6, C10, C12, C13


 

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Last updated 09/01/2025.