About This Course

In this course, students will learn the basic fundamentals of IoT, its integration with 5G, and how IoT devices and sensors can be used in a 5G network environment.

• Provide a basic foundation in IoT concepts, principles, and technologies.
• Explore seamless integration of IoT with 5G networks, emphasizing the advantages of 5G, such as high data speeds, low latency, and massive device connectivity.
• Examine real-world IoT applications across diverse domains, including smart cities, healthcare, agriculture, and industry, allowing students to appreciate the breadth of IoT's impact.
• Give abroad overview to students for design, implementation, and deployment of IoT solutions, including sensor selection, data management, and network connectivity.
• Understand the complexities of managing the vast amounts of data generated by IoT devices within the context of 5G networks.
• Provide basic insights into IoT applications tailored to specific industries, allowing students to identify opportunities and challenges in domains like healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture.

• High school diploma, equivalent.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and programming fundamentals.
• Familiarity with the basics of internet/networking is desirable.
• Familiarity with the basics of communication theory is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Access to a computer with internet connectivity for programming assignments and project work.

• Understand the basic concepts and principles of the Internet of Things (IoT), including device connectivity, data collection, and communication protocols.
• Explain how IoT seamlessly integrates with 5G networks, leveraging the high-speed, low- latency, and massive device connectivity features of 5G for enhanced IoT applications.
• Broadly evaluate a variety of practical IoT applications in different industries, including smart cities, agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.
• Understanding of IoT design and implementation within a 5G environment.
• Recognize industry-specific IoT use cases, identify opportunities, and navigate challenges in healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and other sectors.
• Promote ethical considerations in IoT data collection and usage, emphasizing privacy, responsible data handling, and ethical IoT practices.
• Develop a future-ready mindset, allowing students to adapt to evolving IoT and 5G landscapes by staying informed about emerging technologies and standards.