Module CS5163-KP04

Internet of Things (IoT)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

each summer semester

Credit points

4

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master Medical Informatics 2019, optional subject, ehealth / infomatics
  • Master Media Informatics 2020, optional subject, computer science

Classes and lectures:

  • Internet of Things (exercise, 1 SWS)
  • Internet of Things (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

  • 45 hours in-classroom work
  • 60 hours private studies
  • 15 hours exam preparation

Contents of teaching:

  • Introduction and basics of the Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Components of the IoT: sensors, actuators, gateways and networks
  • IoT architectures: cloud-centric, edge computing and fog computing
  • Communication protocols in IoT: MQTT, CoAP, HTTP
  • Network technologies for IoT: LoRaWAN, ZigBee, Bluetooth, 6LoWPAN
  • Security and data protection concepts in IoT
  • IoT data management: data collection, storage and analysis
  • Use of Edge AI and Machine Learning in IoT
  • IoT use cases: Smart Cities, Industry 4.0, Healthcare, Logistics
  • Challenges and Future Trends in IoT

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • Students can explain basic concepts and architectures of the Internet of Things.
  • They can analyze the requirements and challenges in the development of IoT systems.
  • They can explain and evaluate the most important communication protocols and network solutions for IoT applications.
  • They can explain technological as well as societal developments that have led to massive changes in the Internet's infrastructure (growth, innovations, mobile communications, …)
  • They can explain the importance of data protection and security in the IoT and can implement appropriate measures.
  • They can design, implement and test basic IoT applications.
  • They can efficiently collect, analyze and interpret data from IoT systems.
  • They can recognize the potential of Edge AI and machine learning for optimizing IoT systems.
  • They can deal with real-world use cases and be able to develop solutions for specific industries.
  • They recognize the current trends and future developments in the IoT area and can evaluate them critically.

Grading through:

  • Written or oral exam as announced by the examiner

Responsible for this module:

Literature:

  • Olivier Hersent, David Boswarthick, Omar Elloumi : The Internet of Things: Key Applications and Protocols Wiley, 2012

Language:

  • German and English skills required

Notes:

Replaces CS5158 Advanced Internet Technologies.


Admission requirements for taking the module:
- None

Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- None

Module Examination(s):
- CS5163-L1: Internet of Things, oral examination, 100% of module mark.

(Is also part of CS4518-KP12)

replaces CS5158 Advanced Internet Technologies

Last Updated:

01.10.2025