Course Overview
Sensing devices, sometimes with their own processing ability, communicate with other devices and systems over the Internet or other communications networks, are described as the Internet of Things (IoT). This course examines the role of a telecommunication systems technician in managing IoT devices. The practical installation, operation and troubleshooting of IoT digital devices, their wireless and wired/fiber-optic connections to networks and their role in telecommunications/digital infrastructure are discussed. Current and prospective IoT technologies will be discussed, and service providers will be surveyed. IoT networks will be designed and created in a lab environment where installation, programming and maintenance procedures will be practiced. Programming and testing of IoT devices will be covered via theoretical and practical exercises. Team building and communication skills between the teams and other stakeholders will be emphasized to ensure the orderly installation, configuration, and maintenance of IoT devices and networks.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in TELX 3550
Credits
6.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the operation of IoT devices and networks and their role in modern telecommunications.
- Describe the physical interconnection of IoT devices using wireless and wired/fiber-optic connections.
- Describe the unique properties of, use cases for, and bandwidth requirements of IoT devices.
- Examine the unique challenges faced in powering extensive networks of IoT networks.
- Examine software and hardware design solutions for extremely low power consumption in IoT devices.
- Assess customer needs and available technologies for design of suitable IoT devices and networks.
- Operate and/or design and build various IoT devices and networks using microcontroller and/or microcomputer technology.
- Create secure connections between IoT devices and private networks, and the Internet, using various network media and topologies.
- Identify potential points of failure for IoT devices and networks.
- Troubleshoot faults on IoT devices and networks.
- Perform preventative maintenance and routine restoration of IoT networks and devices.
- Use test equipment and/or software to analyze IoT network performance and data communications protocols.
- Practice effective communication with stakeholders during IoT project build and maintenance procedures.
Effective as of Winter 2023
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