CITC 1341 - Introduction to the Internet of Things

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics and CITC 1302 - Introduction to Networking

Course Description:
This course is designed to help students answer and understand the following statements. The Internet of Things is transforming our physical world into a complex and dynamic system of connected devices on an unprecedented scale. Advances in technology are making possible a more widespread adoption of IoT, from pill- shaped micro-cameras that can pinpoint thousands of images within the body, to smart sensors that can assess crop conditions on a farm, to the smart home devices that are becoming increasingly popular. However, what are the building blocks of IoT? Moreover, what are the underlying technologies that drive the IoT revolution?

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify the disciplines of IoT
Identify sensors
Understand basic circuits and electronics
Identify embedded systems
Understand how IoT networks
Understand How the Internet supports IoT