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Malmö universitet
Course syllabus autumn 2023
Course syllabus autumn 2023
Title
Internet of Things and People
Swedish title
Internet of Things and People
Course code
DA274A
Credits
7.5 credits
Grading scale
UV / Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Technology and Society
Establishment date
2022-03-23
Syllabus approval date
2022-03-23
Syllabus valid from
2022-08-29
Entry requirements
  1. The equivalent of English 6 in Swedish secondary school.
  2. At least 60 credits including at least 15 credits of Programming.
Level
Basic level
No main field.
Progression level
G2F
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
Elective and single subject course.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is for the students to get basic knowledge in the field of Internet of Things. This includes both technical knowledge, as well as knowledge about the opportunities and risks of the technology.
Course contents
  • 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"
Learning outcomes
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
Learning activities
Theory combined with practical labs and workshop exercisese. Lectures, laboratory exercises, a project work and individual studies.
Assessment
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.
Course literature
  • Schwartz, Marco (2014). Internet of Things with the Arduino Yún [Elektronisk resurs]. Packt Publishing. www.packtpub.com/hardware-and-creative/internet-things-arduino-yún
  • Doukas, Charalampos (2012). Building Internet of Things with the Arduino. North Charleston SC: Createspace. www.buildinginternetofthings.com
  • Compendium of artikles
Course evaluation
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).
Interim rules
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.