EEE8085 : M2M Technology Internet of Things (Inactive)
EEE8085 : M2M Technology Internet of Things (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Alex Bystrov
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
• Knowledge in IoT M2M network technology including networking, system frameworks and comparative study.
• Skills in implementation of M2M networks.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Interfaces of sensors/actuators and their connectors to the IoT router;
• Internet interfaces for IoT routers, their representation in OSI reference model;
• IoT router architecture, framework and framework connectors;
• Architectures, platforms and applications for M2M IoT systems;
• Coursework: design of a simple M2M IoT system, physical implementation, experimentation, analysis and report.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Upon completion of this module a student will be able to evaluate (1) and design (2) an M2M communication infrastructure based on the analysis (3) of a specific IoT application (4). This is achieved by classification (5) of the features of the M2M application and attributing them to the corresponding levels of the OSI reference model (5-6), which has to be based on a solid foundation of the knowledge (6) of the principles and protocols of a representative set of interfaces.
The articles (1-6) correspond to the six levels of the cognitive domain of Bloom's taxonomy (evaluation-synthesis-analysis-application-comprehension-knowledge correspondingly), whose specific content is included in Outline of Syllabus section. This is a design-based coursework module, which develops and assesses all these levels in a coherent way with an added benefit of developing practical skills outlined in the Skill Outcomes section.
Intended Skill Outcomes
• Distributed system design with M2M, a specific practical example.
• Design with an open source platform for M2M, skill development in using it.
• Analytical skills for analysis of IoT specifications and evaluation of the implemented solution.
• A skill of evaluation of a particular technology in a broader technical and societal context.
• Report-writing skills, including written technical communication, analysis, discussion and constructing an argument.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | Theory |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | Report writing-up. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 12 | 3:00 | 36:00 | Skill development, component design. |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 56:00 | 56:00 | System design, debug, analysis. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | Lecture follow-up and reading. |
| Total | 150:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
In the lectures the relevant theory is delivered. In the supervised practicals the core skills are developed and hands-on familiarisation with the platform is performed. Independent study is required to complete a usually patchy background knowledge and perform comparative study of the platforms presented in the lectures. The project work is the design and implementation of the solution to a specified problem. The work is assessed in a technical report, which requires significant time to write, including the analysis and discussion of the problem, specification and solution.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 100 | Individual report containing the evidence and analysis of practical results, 4000 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | The same report as above; the assessment will generate feedback to the learners |
| Performance | 2 | M | Coursework: continuous assessment and feedback during the practical's. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The key component of this module is coursework representing a mix of supervised exercise and project, where the project represents the main achievement. The project report includes analysis and discussion in addition to the description of the solution and represents a complete assessment of the knowledge and skills developed in this module.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE8085's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EEE8085's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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