Course Description

An introductory course in fundamentals, covering the state-of-the-art of the Internet of Things.

Textbooks:

None.

References:

TBA.

Course Content

  • Module A -- Overview
    • Introduction
    • Internet Principles
    • Embedded Systems
    • Data Analytics
    • Cloud Computing
  • Module B -- Enabling Technologies
    • RF Technologies
    • Wireless Technologies
    • IoT Protocols
  • Module C -- Applications
    • Smart Homes
    • Smart Buildings
    • Smart Cities
    • Smart Cars
    • Smart Grids

Grading policy

Participation (10% of grade): I encourage you to participate in-class discussions

Assignment (10% of grade): There will be a simple assignment using the enabling technologies for IoT. Details will be given later.

Research Paper Reviews (25%) There will be about a dozen research papers for discussion. You will read and prepare a review for each of them. Additionally, you will select one paper and present in class.

Each group, based on the project selection, will prepare a bibliography for the topic assigned to them.

Project (55% of grade): You will propose and do a class project. The succesful completion of the project will be the major part of your final grade. You will prepare a written report (about 18-20 pages) about the project. At the end of the term, you will present your project in class. The written report will be 20% and the demo will be %35 of your final grade.