Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must be able to understand architectural issues such as the division of functions between terminal, server and networks.
• Must have knowledge about Internet of Things.
• Must have knowledge about smart sensors and smart actuators.
• Must understand general sensor architecture, structure and communication.
• Must have knowledge about basic artificial intelligence and pattern recognition algorithms and principles.
• Must have knowledge about platform programming and scripting (Tablets, Raspberry-pi, Arduino, Smart TV, etc.).
• Must understand interface and communication concepts in relation to external servers, databases, and cloud-based services. 
• Must have knowledge about a range of software technologies (e.g. Python, Java,  mySQL).
• Must have knowledge about different Software Development Toolkits (SDK), simulators, emulators and Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Skills

• Must be able to design and implement platform services/applications using high-level programming languages and development platforms.
• Must be able to perform platform programming and scripting (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, IoS, Smart TV, etc.).
• Must be able to use sensors and actuators to implement Internet of Thing related systems and devices.
• Must be able to use simple artificial intelligence algorithms in platform services and applications.
• Must be able to interface, communicate and use external servers, databases, and cloud-based services. 
• Must be able to design, develop and evaluate platform software components.
• Must be able to produce technical documentation

Competences

• Must have the competency to design and develop viable ICT and media services that can address a wide range of user needs and provide with a good user experience
• Must have the competency to compose more advanced service functionality using state-of-the-art software tools, Internet of Things, cloud architectures, sensors and simple artificial intelligence algorithms

Type of instruction

The type of instruction is organised in accordance with the general instruction methods of the programme, cf. § 17.

Exam

Exams