Course Overview
This course is designed to introduce learners to the use, benefits and impact of IoT not only in industry and business but in our day-to-day lives. Students will learn how data is communicated, collected, analyzed and abstracted, and delivered to the end user to make life safer, more efficient and to assist in achieving better data to make better decisions. The IoT Application Framework will be introduced as a practical application development and deployment roadmap to assist the end user in successfully implementing IoT solutions. Students will also learn some of the challenges inherent in setting up and using IoT effectively including cybersecurity concerns and privacy issues.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$510.55
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the role of IoT in bridging the physical and digital world
- Determine the key benefits of IoT
- Identify IoT Architecture and Design
- Describe the data needs of IoT applications
- Compare the communication criteria needed for IoT solutions
- Describe the value of analytics to IoT
- Identify the principles of IoT cybersecurity
- Evaluate case studies to determine an appropriate IoT solution
- Apply the IoT Application Framework to case studies
Effective as of Fall 2024
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of APRE 5101 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 88830
Dates
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- CRN 88830
- $510.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 01 - Mar 31 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
26 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of APRE 5101 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 67106
Dates
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- CRN 67106
- $510.55 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 26 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
26 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
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