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ADSE1310 Internet of Things Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Internet of Things
Study programme
Bachelor in Applied Computer Technology
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Engineering
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information Technology
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
SPRING 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

In this course, the students will gain an understanding of some of the most important principles of the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT enables the development of unique, innovative products and services. The students will become familiar with architecture and intelligent algorithms that govern IoT and pervasive computing. The goal of the course is to give the 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

The course builds on the computer science courses from the first semester.

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 basic technical understanding of the functioning of Internet, computer networks and communication protocols.
  • has an overview of the most common uses cases in pervasive computing, and the Internet of Things, including wearable devices, context aware computing, smart houses, crowd sensing, ambient intelligence, autonomous vehicles, etc.
  • has an 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 technological advances and maturity that enabled the Internet of Things

Skills

The student

  • masters basic concepts and has an overview of protocols and standards used on the internet and in digital communication
  • is capable of architecting solutions using/ for Internet of Things and pervasive computing

General competence

The student

  • is capable of designing solutions based on the principles and standards behind the Internet of Things and pervasive computing

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and supervisory sessions. The students work individually.

Course requirements

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

  • Three compulsory assignments. Each assignment corresponds to 15 hours’ work.

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

Portfolie exam.

The portfolio consist of two parts over a period of two months.

Part 1: Individual work consists of one report (1500-2000 words), which counts 70% of the final grade

Part 2: Group work of 3-5 members, consists of one project report (2500-3000 words). This part counts 30% of the final grade

All parts of the portfolie must be passed in order to pass the course.

The portfolie will be graded overall.

The exam result can be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are allowed as long as the rules for source referencing are followed.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F

Examiners

One examiner. The course may be selected for grading by external examiners.

Course contact person

Way Kiat Bong