====== Module: IoT Architectures, inc. Networks (M2) ======

| **Study level**                 | Master                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ||
| **ECTS credits**                | 3                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ||
| **Study forms**                 | Hybrid or fully online                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ||
| **Module aims**                 | The Module aims to give an overview of different types of IoT networks, where they are applicable, and the pros and cons of different networks. Gives hands-on experience in designing, building, and implementing IoT networks.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ||
| **Pre-requirements**            | Has some understanding of IoT (passed module [[en:iot-reloaded:curriculum:general|"Introduction to IoT"]])                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ||
| **Learning outcomes**           | After completing this module, the student:\\  - knows IoT system architectures\\  - has an overview of networks (pros and cons) used in IoT systems\\  - knows what network topologies, design methodologies, and tools are used to build IoT networks\\  - can assemble and implement IoT networks                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ||
| **Topics**                      | __[[en:iot-reloaded:iot_architectures|Topic 1 - IoT Architecures]]__\\ [[en:iot-reloaded:iot_networks|IoT networks (NFC, ZigBee, LoRA, Thread, GSM, Bluetooth, WiFi, BSM, other)]]\\ [[en:iot-reloaded:iot_systems_architectures|IoT system architectures]]\\ [[en:iot-reloaded:iot_network_topologies|IoT network topologies]]\\ [[en:iot-reloaded:industrial_iot_systems|Industrial IoT systems]]\\ __[[en:iot-reloaded:iot_network_design|Topic 2 - IoT Network Design]]__\\ [[en:iot-reloaded:iot_communication_and_networking_technologies|IoT communication and networking technologies]]\\ [[en:iot-reloaded:iot_network_design_consideration_and_challenges|IoT network design consideration and challenges]]\\ [[en:iot-reloaded:iot_network_design_methodologies|IoT network design methodologies]]\\ [[en:iot-reloaded:iot_network_design_tools|IoT network design tools]]     ||
| **Type of assessment**          | Prerequisite of a positive grade is a positive evaluation of module topics and presentation of practical work results with required documentation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ||
| **Blended learning**            | Along with MOOC course in hybrid mode.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ||
| **References to\\ literature**  | 1. IOT-OPEN.EU, [[https://iot-open.eu/introduction-to-the-iot-coursebook-2nd-edition/| Introduction to the IoT 2nd Edition]], 2024\\ 2. Book 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ||
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| **MOOC course**                 | [[http://edu.iot-open.eu/course/view.php?id=7]]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ||