1. The equivalent of English 6 in Swedish secondary school.
2. At least 60 credits including at least 15 credits of Programming.

Elective and single subject course.

• Sensor technology
• Microprocessor Technology
• Knowledge of various communication technologies such as WiFi and Bluetooth
• Knowledge of security risks linked to the technology
• Knowledge of privacy issues associated with the technology
• Knowledge of different use cases for the technology such as "smart homes", "smart cities", "smart health" and "smart learning"

Knowledge and understanding

On completion of the course, the student shall:

• describe the different technology choices behind the Internet of Things applications
• show awareness of the safety risks within the area of Internet of Things
• show awareness of privacy risks within the area of Internet of Things

Skills and abilities

On completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

• analyze, structure and implement simple Internet of Things applications, based on both technical and social aspects

Judgment and Approach

On completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

• critically discuss the pros and cons regarding the purpose, audience and customer benefits in relation to technology
• critically reflect on their learning process

Theory combined with practical labs and workshop exercisese. Lectures, laboratory exercises, a project work and individual studies.

To pass:

• Approved laboratory work (2,5hp)
• Approved written exam (2 credits)
• Approved project with reflection (3 credits)

To pass with distinction: Pass with distinction on written exam.

The university provides all students who are participating in, or have completed, a course to express their experiences and views on the course through a course evaluation which is organized at the end of the course. The university will collate the course evaluations and provide information about their results and any actions prompted by them. The results shall be made available to the students. (HF 1:14).

When a course is no longer given, or the contents have been radically changed, the student has the right to re-take the examination, which will be given twice during a one year period, according to the syllabus which was valid at the time of registration.

If a student has a Learning support decision, the examiner has the right to provide the student with an adapted test, or to allow the student to take the exam in a different format.