IoT Devices and Wireless Communication (5 cr)

Objective

IoT Devices and Wireless Communications course covers the basics of designing an internet connected device. The course covers the basics of selecting micro-controllers and sensors for use in a smart device. Common standard wired communication protocols used to interface sensors and other devices in the system (such as I2C, USB, UART etc.) are studied. In addition, common wireless protocols used for Personal Area Networks (PANs) (Zigbee, thread, Bluetooth...) and Low Power Wide Area Networks (LoRa WAN, 6LoWPAN) are studied in detail. The knowledge acquired from the lectures and course material is applied into designing students' own IoT device. Students will be expected to demonstrate their designs in the form of group presentations and a final report.

Content

• Wired communication protocols (I2C, USB, UART)
• Wireless communication protocols (Zigbee, thread, Bluetooth)
• Wide area network protocols (LoRa, 6LoWPAN)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the ICT field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in the ICT field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.