IOT555 - Industrial Internet of Things

Subject Title
Industrial Internet of Things

Subject Description
This course covers the theory and practical applications of how things/devices, which are equipped with hardware, software and sensors, are connected with other devices to exchange data over internet medium, and to make the Industrial Internet of Things - IIoT.
Throughout the course, students will learn basics of the IoT and the IIoT and differences between those two. The role of the IoT in the industry and business impact of it will be explained and the key components of an IoT system are recognized.
Using the specific IOT product, the IOT2050 module, this course supports development of applications for IIoT and its deployment in an industrial and cloud environment.
Upon completion of this course, students will have the fundamental knowledge and skills to connect devices to the IIoT platform and initiate data transfer. Various standardized communication protocols towards the industrial manufacturing space/ shopfloor and towards the cloud, MES/ MOM/ SCADA are covered and used in practical applications. In addition, this course explains the fundamental concepts and algorithms of machine learning and cloud computing algorithms enabling students to build various simple applications to view and control data from the PLC, CNC, and robotics controlled machines using the IoT. Students will be introduced to importance of the cyber-security through basic cyber-security implementations.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe IoT and its various application areas such as consumer, commercial, industrial, etc. and its values and benefits.
2. Describe the main functional blocks of an IoT connected solution, from devices to the cloud, and explain the purposes of each block and its function/ design considerations. 
3. Identify the differences among industrial, commercial and residential solutions.
4. Identify the challenges of implementing IoT in an industrial setting and provide solutions and strategies to overcome them.
5. Identify and analyze the general characteristics of cloud solutions to connect IoT based architecture of some current offerings such as Azure, AWS, MindSphere.
6. Understand and implement various standard protocols for IoT communications.
7. Design end to end applications connecting various devices/ controllers via IoT enabled devices to the cloud and build simple applications to view the data and control variables.
8. Describe the use of Edge enabled devices in IoT applications.
9. Apply cyber-security in IoT and understand the considerations and approaches to address connectivity and data security challenges.

Essential Employability Skills
    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

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