Internet-of-Things networks generally consist of compact low-power sensors, which collect information and it via wireless access networks to a cloud system. This typical architecture achieves a high level of desired monitoring and control in a coordinated manner. Designing IoT systems requires integrated skills in network engineering, embedded system engineering, wireless networks and cloud computing. IoT applications can be found in areas such as environmental monitoring, smart energy systems, industry / home automation, agriculture and smart cities.

This course covers the fundamentals of IoT systems with emphasis on translating theoretical bases into practical network design and technologies. It covers the bigger picture of IoT systems with a focus on wireless IoT technologies, network design, system architecture and hardware implementation, where you will be developing small-scale IoT networks and devices in the accompanying laboratory.

After completing this course, you should understand the principles, technologies, and applications of IoT networks have the fundamental knowledge to design a wireless IoT access network.

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Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onward. See the WAM information web page for more information.