COMP4121 INTRODUCTION TO IOT

COURSE CATALOG

Course Code: COMP4121 Course Name: Introduction to IoT

Instructional
Semester (Lc + R + L) Credit ECTS Language Category Prerequisites
Methods
COMP/ SOFT
5 3+0+0 3 5 English Lecture, project COMP1112
elective
Course Description This course introduces key aspects of Internet of Things (IoT), including IoT
systems architecture, Hardware platforms, Networking paradigms for IoT,
Cloud integration. Students also design, build, evaluate, document, and
demonstrate an IoT prototype.
Course Objectives
Course Outcomes CO1: Understand of the Internet of Things concept and systems
architecture;
CO2: Operate with wireless technologies and networking protocols specific
to IoT systems;
CO3: Familiar with different cloud integration methods;
CO4: Design, implement, and test a simple IoT system equipped with
sensors and wireless transceivers;
CO5: Designing and implementing an IoT project;
CO6: Write technical documentation of a project and present results
obtained.
Textbook The Internet of Things (MIT Press Essential Knowledge series), Samuel
Greengard
References - Lecture Notes,
- A. Bahga, V. Madisec, “Internet of Things (A Hands-on-Approach)”
- Cuno Pfister, “Getting started with Internet of Things”
- Peter Waher , “Learning Internet of Things”
Offered by Computer Engineering
ISCED Category 48 Computer, 52 Engineering

CONTRIBUTIONS OF COURSE OUTCOMES ON PROGRAM OUTCOMES

P04 PO5 PO7

CO1 X
CO2 X
CO3 X
CO4 X
CO5 X X X
CO6 X X

Prepared: 01.09.2021 Prepared: Dr. Ayşegül Tüysüz Erman Approved: Dr. Emine EKİN
Revised: Revised:
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COURSE CATALOG

COURSE PLAN
Lab/tutorial
Week Topic
topics
Basics of computer networks, Internet protocols in general (Circuit Switching vs. Packet Switching,
1
TCP/UDP, LAN, Ethernet, wireless comm. characteristics etc.)
Wireless communication technologies and protocols (IEEE 802.11 family, IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee,
2
Bluetooth Low Energy, etc.),
Wireless communication technologies and protocols (IEEE 802.11 family, IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee,
3
Bluetooth Low Energy, etc.),
4 Cloud Computing
5 IoT Data Analytics
6 Programming IoT Devices (TI SensorTags, Arduino, etc.)
7 Case Studies: Smart Cities, Smart Homes, Smart Grid, Connected Vehicles, Industrial IoT (Industry 4.0)
8 Midterm Exam
9 IoT Technologies related paper presentations
10 IoT Protocols related paper presentations
11 IoT Cloud Integration related paper presentations
12 IoT Data Analytics related paper presentations
13 IoT Applications related paper presentations
14 Project Demonstrations

COURSE ASSESMENT AND ECTS WORKLOAD

ECTS WORKLOAD
SEMESTER ACTIVITIES Count Contribution (%) Time (Hours)
Workload
(Incl. preparation)
Attendance 14 0 3 42
Final Exam 1 30 25 25
Quizzes
Term Project
Reports
Final Project
Seminar
Homework
Presentations 1 20 20 20
Midterms 1 20 20 20
Project 1 30 30 30
Laboratory
Tutorial
Other (self-study)
CONTRIBUTION OF SEMESTER LONG STUDIES 70 Total Workload 137
CONTRIBUTION OF END OF SEMESTER STUDIES 30 Total Workload / 25 5,48
Total: 100 ECTS Credit 5

Prepared: 01.09.2021 Prepared: Dr. Ayşegül Tüysüz Erman Approved: Dr. Emine EKİN
Revised: Revised: