Module Details
| Module Code: |
CTEC7004 |
| Title: |
IoT Networking
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Long Title:
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IoT Networking
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5232 - Communication Technologies
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| Module Description: |
This module provides the student with an overview of networking technologies, protocols and standards widely used for the Internet of Things (IoT). The student will gain an understanding of relevant application domains and be able to select appropriate technology solutions based on criteria such as range, data rate, power consumption, cost and implementation complexity.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Discuss and evaluate the operation of relevant wireless communications technologies for network access. |
| LO2 |
Examine the operation of higher layer protocols and evaluate their suitability for implementing IoT and IIoT systems. |
| LO3 |
Prototype solutions for networked systems and evaluate their performance including data throughput and power consumption demands. |
| LO4 |
Specify and design simple wireless links including link budget and antenna requirements. |
| LO5 |
Critically discuss the use of standards related to communications for IoT and IIoT systems. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| Indicative Content |
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Application domains and requirements
Introduction to The Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet f Things (IIoT). Typical application areas and device types. Impact of application on choice of technology (e.g. reliability, data payload, mobility). Securing the network: access control and testing strategies. Energy considerations.
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Wireless communications technologies for IoT / Industry 4.0
Short range (WPAN and WLAN) : Bluetooth/BLE, WiFi, HaLOW, Mesh Networking : 802.15.4, Zigbee, ZWave, Industrial (IIoT)/Instrumentation communications : WirelessHART, IS100.11, LPWAN : LoRA, Sigfox, Cellular M2M; NB-IOT, LTE-M.
simplex, duplex and lossy communications.
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Network Protocols
Node types : endpoints, gateways, and cloud. Protocol families at the networking layers (IPv6, 6LowPAN etc.), and above (MQTT, LwM2M, AMQP, CoAP, HTTPS etc.).
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Antennas and Link Budgets
Antenna Types and Performance, Channel allocations, Wireless Link Budgets, Receiver Sensitivity. Path Loss Models. Near Field antennas.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Presentation of theory with examples and discussion of case studies. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Guided development of Prototype systems in a workshop/studio setting. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self study, research assignments, prepare deliverables. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Presentation of theory with examples and discussion of case studies. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Guided development of Prototype systems in a workshop/studio setting. |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self Study, Research assignments, prepare deliverables. |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Simone Cirani, Gianluigi Ferrari, Marco Picone, and Luca Veltri. (2019), Internet of Things : Architectures, Protocols and Standards, 1st. Wiley, [ISBN: 9781119359685].
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Olof Liberg, , Marten Sundberg, , Eric Wang, Johan Bergman, , and Joachim Sachs. (2018), Cellular Internet of Things : Technologies, Standards, and Performance, Academic Press, [ISBN: 978-0-12-8124].
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Mathieu Coustans, and Catherine Dehollain (eds). (2018), Power Management for Internet of Everything, River Publishers, [ISBN: 978-87-93609].
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| Other Resources |
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Website, European Telecommunications Standards
Institute. Internet of Things Standards,
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Website, IEEE Standard Association. IEEE SA - Internet of Things,
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