MicroMasters® Program in Internet of Things (IoT)

Curtin University

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edX

Course Features

Duration

10 months

Delivery Method

Online

Available on

Limited Access

Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Level

Advanced

Effort

6 hours per week

Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

Nominated to the 2020 edX Prize

There is an opportunity to connect all –things’, embedded smart devices, systems, and technologies to the internet thanks to the explosion of connected and embedded smart devices. Data collection and connectivity have created new efficiencies and solutions that were not possible before.

This is changing and disrupting every industry in the world.

The MicroMasters program will place you at the forefront of a digital revolution. You can create problem-solving systems and guide IoT projects within your industry or area of expertise. Any professional who wants to use their existing knowledge and/or technical skills across IoT-related functions at work will be able to learn about IoT and how it works.

This program will help you understand the IoT and the underlying principles and architectures of its devices, networks, data, programming, security, and programming. Learn how to make an idea a viable and workable IoT product. You'll also be able generate and support your own IoT products.

Students who have been verified will be able participate in live discussions with lecturers and remote access to real equipment for practical sessions. Cisco Network Academy resources will also be available to verified learners.

Curtin is ranked in top 200 in the world in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He has a 5-star QS rating and is ranked ERA 5. (the highest possible rating of Excellence in Research in Australia).

Course Overview

International Faculty

Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Case Studies, Captstone Projects

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Apply software solutions for different systems and Big Data to your concept designs, and appreciate how data is managed in the network

Evaluate different infrastructure components and network systems, and design the basic network for your IoT ideas

Identify and analyse IoT security and privacy risks, and concept design secure hardware and software

Map out the process for an IoT solution, and identify the sensors and other devices required

Produce a viable IoT concept design that solves a problem, is ready to prototype and test, and has an identified route to market

Generate IoT concepts and design IoT solutions within your area of expertise

Course Content

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Module 1: Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT)

Module 2: IoT Sensors and Devices

Module 3: IoT Networks and Protocols

Module 4: IoT Programming and Big Data

Course Instructors

Cesar Ortega-Sanchez

Associate Professor

Associate Professor Cesar Ortega-Sanchez is a Computer Systems Engineer from the Metropolitan Autonomous University in Mexico. He obtained the degree of Master of Science in Digital Systems from Brun...

Eleanor Sandry

Lecturer in Internet Studies

Eleanor is a Senior Lecturer in Internet Studies at Curtin University. Her first degree was in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University. More recently, she completed a Masters in Communication Stud...

Iain Murray AM

Professor and Curtin Academy Fellow

Professor Iain Murray AM, is a Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Curtin University, specialising in networking, embedded systems, and assistive...

Nazanin Mohammadi

Network Specialist

Nazanin Mohammadi is a computer network and IT specialist in educational environments. She has been developing and delivering materials for computer systems and networking laboratories in the Departm...