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ACIT4015 Internet of Things Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Internet of Things
Study programme
Master's Programme in Applied Computer and Information Technology
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Course history

Introduction

The Internet of Things (IoT) enables the development of unique, innovative products and services. In this course, students will gain an advanced understanding of some of the most important principles relating to IoT.

Students will become familiar with architecture and intelligent algorithms that govern IoT and pervasive computing and will get to investigate a particular IoT related case in more depth. The goal of the course is to give students an overall understanding of IoT from a technical point of view and in relation to the consequences for society (for example privacy preservation, security) when billions (or trillions) of units communicate with each other in ‘the cloud’.

Recommended preliminary courses

Etter gjennomført emne har studenten følgende kunnskaper og ferdigheter:

Kunnskap

Studenten:

  • har kunnskap om utvikling av praktisk-estetisk prosjektarbeid i en forskningskontekst
  • har oversikt over presentasjonsmuligheter og visningsformer for eget praktisk-estetisk arbeid
  • har inngående kunnskap om relevante estetiske samtidsuttrykk
  • har kunnskap om perspektiver på økologi, globalisering, mangfold, kjønn og likestilling i det estetiske feltet
  • har profesjonell kunnskap om teknikk og metoder som trengs i eget praktisk-estetisk arbeid

Ferdigheter

Studenten:

  • kan planlegge, gjennomføre og dokumentere et selvstendig praktisk-estetisk prosjekt.
  • kan reflektere kritisk over eget og andres praktisk-estetiske arbeid sett i en forskningskontekst
  • kan foreta etiske refleksjoner innenfor teori og praksis i praktiske-estetiske prosjekter
  • kan reflektere over, diskutere og velge relevante presentasjons- og formidlingsformer
  • kan orientere seg i kunst- og kulturfeltet og bruke aktuelle referanser
  • kan sette estetiske uttrykk inn i aktuelle samfunnssammenhenger i forhold til perspektiver på økologi, globalisering, mangfold, kjønn og likestilling,

Required preliminary courses

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • has a thorough technical understanding of the functioning of Internet and computer networks
  • has an overview of the most important principles in ambient computing, pervasive computing, and the Internet of Things (which include wearable devices, context aware computing, health monitoring, smart houses, crowd sensing, smart grids and ambient intelligence)
  • understands the basic technical principles behind the Internet of Things
  • has an overview of important principles in IoT-adjacent knowledge areas such as information security and information privacy / data protection
  • has a deep understanding of how the Internet of Things and pervasive computing affect security and the protection of privacy in our society
  • has good knowledge of the scientific advances and technology leaps that enabled the Internet of Things
  • has insight into the use cases and applications of IoT.

Skills

The student

  • masters basic concepts and has an overview of algorithms used on the internet and in data communication
  • is capable of conceptualising architecture for solutions based on the Internet of Things and pervasive computing
  • is able to contrast and discuss IoT-related designs relative to their own field of study

General competence

The student

  • is capable of understanding and evaluating solutions based on the principles behind the Internet of Things and pervasive computing
  • is capable of communicating aspects of IoT in relationship to their own field of study

Teaching and learning methods

The course will mainly consist of lectures and supervisory sessions. Students work individually on exercises or reading assignments given throughout the course. In addition, students will work in groups of two on a project involving IoT. In rare cases, the size of the group may be adjusted, depending on the judgement of the course responsible. A project report documenting the project and its results will be handed in at the end of the course.

The course will provide background and preparatory reading materials. Reading assignments and media will be provided on the electronic learning platform.

Course requirements

The following coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

Two compulsory assignments:

  • One project proposal, outlining the rationale and plan for the project. Between 500 and 1000 words.
  • One project report, documenting the project and its results. Between 2500 and 5000 words.

The deadlines for submitting the compulsory assignments and other details are stipulated in the teaching plan made available at the start of the semester.

Assessment

Individual oral examination (20 minutes).

The exam result cannot be appealed.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for registering for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All printed and handwritten aids.

Grading scale

Emnet fokuserer på utvikling, planlegging og produksjon av praktisk-estetiske og kunstneriske prosjekter i ulike estetiske feltet. Det legges vekt på ideutvikling gjennom praktiske forprosjekter, presentasjoner, formidling og visninger av studentenes eget arbeid. Studentenes praktiske arbeid settes i sammenheng med relevante samtidsdiskurser knyttet til den enkeltes interessefelt og bredere forskningskontekst. Emnet omfatter også eksempler på perspektiver på globalisering, økologi, mangfold og kjønn i det estetiske feltet. Emnet setter praktiske og organisatoriske prosjekter i ulike kunstfelt i en videre kunnskapsbasert ramme.

Examiners

Ingen ut over opptakskrav.

Overlapping courses

Undervisningen består i forelesninger som presenterer sentrale tema i emnet og prosjektarbeid i workshops hvor både gruppearbeid og eget, selvstendig arbeid inngår. Det gis individuell veiledning og gruppeveiledning. Studentene deltar i undervisningen og i gruppearbeid. Det stilles store krav til selvstendig, kreativt arbeid og kritisk refleksjon. Det blir utarbeidet detaljerte undervisningsplaner for workshops, prosjekt og forelesninger med utgangspunkt i emneplanen.