Computer Engineering BA (B), Embedded System for Internet of Things, 7.5 credits

Aim

The course aims to provide a basic understanding of embedded systems and how they are applied in the Internet of Things. The student must learn to program embedded systems and connect simpler sensors to use their resources in online applications.

Course objectives

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
- apply Ohm's law and calculate power requirements of simpler electrical circuits,
- identify and use active and passive components in an Internet of Things system,
- identify, describe and explain different types of architecture suitable for the Internet of Things,
- explain how common sensors work and be able to apply these in an embedded system,
- apply common protocols for communication between sensors and embedded systems,
- apply common protocols for communication between built-in systems and Cloud/middleware,
- construct simpler Internet of Things systems and implement them in an embedded system,
- identify and discern security needs for Internet of Things systems.

Content

Introduction and electronics
Active components, digital electronics
Architectures
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
IoT
Sensors/Actuators
Communication protocol, I2C, SPI
Network protocols, COAP, MQTT
Security

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

Teaching is conducted in the form of lectures and laboratories.

The work effort for the entire course normally comprises 200 hours. This means that in addition to scheduled time, the student must complete extensive self-study. The number of teaching hours for the specific course session is defined in the schedule.

Examination form

L101: Laboratory Work, 3.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

T101: Written exam, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/betygskriterier.

If a student has a decision from the coordinator at Mittuniversitetet about pedagogical support in the event of a disability, the examiner has the right to give an adapted examination for the student.

If the on-campus exam cannot be carried out according to the decision of the rector, or the one he has delegated to, the following applies: Written classroom exam T101, will be replaced by a project that is examined with a written report and oral presentation/demonstration.

Examination restrictions

Students registered on this version of the syllabus have the right to be examined 3 times within 1 year according to specified examination forms. After that, the examination form applies according to the most recent version of the syllabus.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.