Key facts
UNE unit code: COSC361
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- Not offered in 2024
- Armidale Campus
- UNE Sydney Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Many modern systems use distributed networks of sensors and devices that communicate data to the cloud or a central hub. These architectures have become known as the Internet of Things (IoT). They enable smart automation that can scale from home automation up to smart cities and smart agriculture. This unit explores the technology that enables such distributed systems of sensors. Students taking this unit learn about the communication technologies that enable networks of devices to operate in urban and rural settings. They gain skills in developing applications that use software protocols for working with networks of physical devices. They also learn to work with satellite data. Students will also gain skills and knowledge in the cloud platforms that host and support IoT applications, and security considerations for the design of IoT systems.
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | 3 days | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | Non-mandatory intensive school; 3 days; held in Armidale |
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Notes
Students may be required to purchase their own equipment (IoT devices) to use in assessment in this unit. The equipment to purchase depends on the student's choice of project, so no specific list of required equipment is designated in the handbook. Equipment can be purchased from typical hobbyist and online stores.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- explain common communication technologies used for distributed sensors and devices and their trade-offs, and select appropriate technologies for different settings;
- develop applications that use standard messaging protocols for networks of distributed sensors and physical devices;
- design applications that use data from multiple forms of sensor, for example that take in data from satellites as well as ground-based devices;
- explain and work with cloud platforms that support IoT applications; and
- analyse and explain security considerations with applications that include distributed networked sensors and physical devices.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam | Yes | 35% | All offerings | Online proctored examination |
| IoT Project | Yes | 30% | All offerings | IoT application production, demonstration and analysis |
| Programming and Analysis | Yes | 20% | All offerings | |
| Quizzes and Exercises | No | 15% | All offerings | Quizzes and automarked exercises on content taught within the unit |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
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