Module Details

Module Code: INTR6025
Title: IoT Project
Long Title: IoT Project
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops student skills required to specify, design, construct, program and test an IoT node. The node is built using available sensors and actuators with hardware development boards and their associated programming languages It develops the skills required to prepare and submit a project report and presentation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply a structured approach to developing an IoT prototype project.
LO2 Research component specifications and extract relevant details to integrate components in a prototype system.
LO3 Use an integrated suite of design tools to develop an IoT prototype system.
LO4 Construct, program and test a prototype IoT product using commercial off the shelf (COTS) components with structured supporting documentation using system engineering principles.
LO5 Communicate the specifications of the product for both technical and non-technical users.
LO6 Evaluate individual and collective performance the team-based design project.
Dependencies
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).
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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Co-requisite Modules
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Project Planning
Project plan, logbook, BOM, team-working, ethics, suppliers, specifications, datasheets, health and safety, EU directives, environment.
Component specification and selection
Identify and select prototype components to meet system functional requirements. Maintain a record of the decision-making process.
Electronic Design Automation Tools
Schematic capture, SPICE simulation, Circuit Prototype, PCB layout, Application of design rules.
System integration
Mechanical, electrical and user interface component integration using 3D CAD, STEP files, board schematics and software development tools.
System test
Engineering verification testing including basic Functional tests, parametric measurements, and specification verification. User interaction testing.
Written communication
Preparation, use of language, project management, note-making, planning and layout, writing the report, review and editing. Communication to technical audiences.
Oral communication
Delivery techniques, audio-visual aids for communication to non-technical audiences.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,5,6
Assessment Description
Develop a team collaboration environment and formal process to organise collaboration and communicate the project development and output.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Develop, integrate, test and demonstrate a functional IoT project in a team environment.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Communicate the product functionality to both technical and non-technical users. Document the development process and critical design decisions and reflect on the product development experience from an individual and team viewpoint.
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.

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 Project development review Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Project activity in prototype design, realisation test and evaluation Every Week 4.00 4
Lecture Contact Project coordination, planning and development Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Project roject activity in prototype design, realisation test and evaluation Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project coordination, planning and development Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ali Jamnia. (2018), Introduction to Product Design and Development for Engineers, 1st. CRC Press, p.445, [ISBN: 1138554214].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Alan Cohen. (2015), Prototype to Product: A Practical Guide for Getting to Market, O'Reilly Media, p.438, [ISBN: 14493622].
  • Ronald A. Reis. (2004), Electronic Project Design and Fabrication, 6th. Prentice-Hall, [ISBN: 0131130544].
  • Jake Knapp. (2016), Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days, Simon Schuster, p.288, [ISBN: 150112174X].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ESMPR_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Smart Product Engineering 4 Mandatory