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<p>This subject covers the essential components and the dominant and emerging applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart environments.</p>
<p>These include the functions of sensors, actuators, and relevant communication networks in collecting, analysing, and acting on smart environment data. The role of machine learning in developing smart environment solutions, such as smart cities, smart transportation, smart healthcare, and other leading applications, are also discussed. The subject additionally covers critical IoT cybersecurity and privacy issues and examines approaches for addressing them. It presents the relevant principles and current practices and explores the trends in IoT and smart environments.</p>
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<p>· Overview of the Internet of Things and smart applications</p>
<p>· IoT enabling technologies</p>
<p>· IoT key components: sensors, actuators, and communication networks</p>
<p>· Smart environments</p>
<p>· IoT-related protocols and standards</p>
<p>· IoT cybersecurity and privacy</p>
<p>· Dominant and emerging smart applications</p>
<p>· Machine learning for IoT data analysis and security</p>
<p>. Trends in IoT and smart environments</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This subject covers the essential components and the dominant and emerging applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart environments.</p> <p>These include the functions of sensors, actuators, and relevant communication networks in collecting, analysing, and acting on smart environment data. The role of machine learning in developing smart environment solutions, such as smart cities, smart transportation, smart healthcare, and other leading applications, are also discussed. The subject additionally covers critical IoT cybersecurity and privacy issues and examines approaches for addressing them. It presents the relevant principles and current practices and explores the trends in IoT and smart environments.</p>
Unit content
<p>· Overview of the Internet of Things and smart applications</p> <p>· IoT enabling technologies</p> <p>· IoT key components: sensors, actuators, and communication networks</p> <p>· Smart environments</p> <p>· IoT-related protocols and standards</p> <p>· IoT cybersecurity and privacy</p> <p>· Dominant and emerging smart applications</p> <p>· Machine learning for IoT data analysis and security</p> <p>. Trends in IoT and smart environments</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itwsu3015">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH2313" target="_blank">ITECH2313</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain IoT technologies and its major applications</p>
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<p>Critique the utilisation of the IoT for developing smart cities, smart transportation, self-driving cars, smart aged care and healthcare, and other major smart solutions </p>
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<p>Analyse the significant IoT cybersecurity threats and privacy concerns and propose solutions to address them</p>
A1
<p>Break down the main components of the IoT, including sensors, actuators, and communication networks</p>
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<p>Apply creative skills to plan institution or expansion of the IoT and its smart applications</p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate capabilities for independent learning of evolving concepts in IoT and smart environments and for clearly communicating those concepts</p>
Assessment
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<p>Short quizzes and practical exercises during the lab/tutorial sessions</p>
<p>Short Answer Quiz and practical exercises</p>
<p>25%</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
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<p>1 hour Intra-term Exam</p>
<p>Intra-term Exam</p>
<p>25%</p>
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<p>2 hour final exam</p>
<p>Final Exam</p>
<p>50%</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itwsu3015">View unit fees</a>
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