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ENGG8201 – Internet of Things Systems Design

2022 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Lecturer
Subhas Mukhopadhyay
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9WW 313
Wednesday 2:0pm to 4:0pm
Tutor
Alice James
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9WW 221
FRIDAY 9:0am to 1:0pm
Tutor
Avishkar Seth
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9WW 221
FRIDAY 9:0am to 1:0pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MEngNetTeleEng or MEngElecEng
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
ENGG4201 IoT System Design
Unit description Unit description

This unit will broadly explore the underlying technologies, applications, and systems design principles underlying the Internet of Things. Students will explore the principles of IoT systems while engaging in their own group-based design and build of a practical IoT system. To support the design and build process, the principles covered will begin with foundation knowledge in IoT devices and systems, including network architectures and technologies, sensors, embedded processing and actuators. Concepts will then build towards notions of IoT communications and data protocols, security, data visualization, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence techniques for IoT data, all highlighted by IoT application case studies.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Apply knowledge of fundamental components to implement IoT system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices, in designing and building a simple IoT system.
  • ULO2: Select proper hardware to design and implement IoT systems for remote monitoring and control
  • ULO3: Explain and critically evaluate crucial IoT communications technologies and network protocols, security and implementation
  • ULO4: Apply an understanding of data management, visualization and analysis techniques for IoT Data
  • ULO5: Investigate, critically evaluate, and communicate the effectiveness and performance of different IoT systems and their constituent components.

General Assessment Information

Individual research report: Student needs to write all activities on their note book individually. The log on activities will be checked every week, from Week#1 to till week#12. The first report is based on the actual problem they are going to solve. The students need to present it in the form of ppt presentation. The presentation will be held on Week#3. They have to write a small report.This activity is worth of 20%.

Demonstration of project work: Students will work on learning fundamental of IoT system during week #1 to #7. From Week#8 to Week#12, they will work on the project. They will be the demonstrating the outcome of the project on Week#13 during the pracs time. This activity is worth of 20%.

Final Examination: The Final examination will be based on the weekly lectorial which will be delivered during the time of the lecture.

Report on practical implementation of IoT project: Students will need to write a report on the final implementation of the project. The details guidelines will be provided later.

 

Grading and passing requirement for unit

In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).

If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.

Hurdle Requirements

There is no hurdle requirement in the unit.

Late submissions and Resubmissions

Online quizzes, in-class activities, or scheduled tests and exam must be undertaken at the time indicated in the unit guide. Should these activities be missed due to illness or misadventure, students may apply for Special Consideration.

All other assessments must be submitted by 5:00 pm on their due date.

Should these assessments be missed due to illness or misadventure, students should apply for Special Consideration.

Assessments not submitted by the due date will receive a mark in accordance with the late submission policy as follows: 

A 12-hour grace period will be given after which the following deductions will be applied to the awarded assessment mark: 12 to 24 hours late = 10% deduction; for each day thereafter, an additional 10% per day or part thereof will be applied until five days beyond the due date. After this time, a mark of zero (0) will be given. For example, an assessment worth 20% is due 5 pm on 1 January. Student A submits the assessment at 1 pm, 3 January. The assessment received a mark of 15/20. A 20% deduction is then applied to the mark of 15, resulting in the loss of three (3) marks. Student A is then awarded a final mark of 12/20.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Demonstration of project work 20% No Week#13
Individual research report 20% No Week#3
Final Examination 30% No TBA
Report on practical implementation of IoT project 30% No Week#13

Demonstration of project work

Assessment Type 1: Demonstration
Indicative Time on Task 2: 9 hours
Due: Week#13
Weighting: 20%

 

Group-based demonstration of project work

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply knowledge of fundamental components to implement IoT system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices, in designing and building a simple IoT system.
  • Select proper hardware to design and implement IoT systems for remote monitoring and control
  • Explain and critically evaluate crucial IoT communications technologies and network protocols, security and implementation
  • Apply an understanding of data management, visualization and analysis techniques for IoT Data

Individual research report

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 9 hours
Due: Week#3
Weighting: 20%

 

Individual research report on IoT literature and application case studies

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Investigate, critically evaluate, and communicate the effectiveness and performance of different IoT systems and their constituent components.

Final Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 30%

 

Final Examination

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply knowledge of fundamental components to implement IoT system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices, in designing and building a simple IoT system.
  • Select proper hardware to design and implement IoT systems for remote monitoring and control
  • Explain and critically evaluate crucial IoT communications technologies and network protocols, security and implementation
  • Apply an understanding of data management, visualization and analysis techniques for IoT Data

Report on practical implementation of IoT project

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: Week#13
Weighting: 30%

 

Working in groups, students will present the design problem and solution in the form of written report

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply knowledge of fundamental components to implement IoT system such as sensors, embedded processors, interfacing electronics and wireless communicating devices, in designing and building a simple IoT system.
  • Select proper hardware to design and implement IoT systems for remote monitoring and control
  • Explain and critically evaluate crucial IoT communications technologies and network protocols, security and implementation
  • Apply an understanding of data management, visualization and analysis techniques for IoT Data

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

The lecture, tutorial and pracs materials will be uploaded in iLearn

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Changes from Previous Offering

In 2021, the project activities were kept only for 3 weeks and the students could not complete the project.

In 2022, the project activities have been made for 5 weeks, starting from Week#8. In fact the students can start the project activities from the mid-semester break.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

#1

1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing.

#2

1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge

#1, #2

1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions

#3

1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice

#1, #4

1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice.

#2

Engineering Application Ability

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving

#2, #3

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

#3

2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

#4

2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

#1, #5

Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

#2, #4

3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

#2, #5

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

#5

3.4 Professional use and management of information.

#5

3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

#2, #4

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership

#1, #3


Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook