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IoT Introduction: COS735 Module

The document outlines a module titled 'An Introduction to the Internet-of-Things (IoT)' offered in the BSc Hons (Computer Science) program. It covers the history, architecture, and applications of IoT, emphasizing its impact on Big Data and Cloud Computing. The module includes a practical component where students implement a real-world IoT use-case, with a total learning time of 150 hours and assessment based entirely on continuous assessment.

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IoT Introduction: COS735 Module

The document outlines a module titled 'An Introduction to the Internet-of-Things (IoT)' offered in the BSc Hons (Computer Science) program. It covers the history, architecture, and applications of IoT, emphasizing its impact on Big Data and Cloud Computing. The module includes a practical component where students implement a real-world IoT use-case, with a total learning time of 150 hours and assessment based entirely on continuous assessment.

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Faculty Natural Sciences

Home Department Computer Science


Module Topic An Introduction to the Internet-of-Things (IoT)
Generic Module Name Computer Science 735
Alpha-numeric Code COS735
NQF Level 8
NQF Credit Value 15
Duration Semester
Proposed semester to be First Semester
offered
Programmes in which the BSc Hons (Computer Science) (3735)
module will be offered
Year level 1
Main Outcomes On completion of this module students should be able to:
● Discuss the history, current state and evolution of the
Internet-of-Things
● Understand and describe the structure of the Internet-of-
Things as well as different instantiations and
implementations of the IoT architecture.
● Identify and describe the impact of the IoT on Big data
generation and applications.
● Critically evaluate and describe the role and impact of
Cloud/Fog Computing technologies in the IoT.
● Analyze and describe key applications and use-cases of
the Internet-of-Things.
Implement a real-world IoT use-case focusing on an urban
or rural IoT application by clearly analyzing, specifying and
developing the main building blocks and layers of the IoT
architecture of the use-case.
Main Content After an overview of the IoT, the course content is centered
around a four layer architecture that includes
i) IoT device layer
ii) IoT networking layer
iii) IoT adaptation layer and
iv) IoT application layer.
The main topics to be covered include
● Overview of the Internet-of-Things (IoT) including
• IoT evolution
• IoT structure and architecture
• IoT and Big Data
• IoT and Cloud Computing
● IoT sensing layer – Sensor, Actuator, /RFID, GPS
technologies
● IoT networking layer including IoT communication
standards and protocols.
● IoT adaptation layer including IoT-based fog/cloud
storage and analytics.
● IoT application layer with use-cases in smart cities and
smart villages
Pre-requisite modules None
Co-requisite modules None
Prohibited module None
Combination
Breakdown of Learning Hours Time-table Other teaching modes
Time Requirement per that does not require
week time-table
Contact with lecturer / tutor: 30 Lectures p.w. 0 Block
Assignments & tasks: 45 Practicals p.w. 0
Practicals: 20 Tutorials p.w. 0
Tutorials: 0
Tests & Examinations: 55
Selfstudy:
Other: 0
Total Learning Time 150
Methods of Student Continuous Assessment (CA): 100%
Assessment Final Assessment (FA): 0%
Assessment Module type Continuous Assessment (CA)

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