Course

Syllabus

Introduction to IoT – Definitions, Evolution 4.0, 5.0, frameworks and key technologies. Functional blocks of IoT systems: hardware and software elements – devices, communications, services, management, security, and application. Challenges to solve in IoT. Basics of Networking & Sensor Networks – Applications, challenges – ISO/OSI Model, TCP/IP Model. Sensor network architecture and design principles. IoT technology stack – overview of protocols in each layer. Communication Protocols and models, Application protocols for the transfer of sensor data – MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, AMQP, etc. Introduction to Cloud, Fog and Edge Computing common IoT platforms Modern trends in IoT Industrial IoT, Wearable. Applications of IoT – Smart Homes/Buildings, Smart Cities, Smart Industry, Smart Medical care, Smart Automation, Smart Grid etc.

Text Books / References

1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum and David J. Wetherall, “Computer Networks”, 5^th Edition, Pearson Education, 2011. 
2. Holger Karl and Andreas Willig, “Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks”, 1^st Edition, John Wiley and Sons Ltd., 2005. 
3. Rayes, Ammar, Salam, Samer “Internet of Things from Hype to Reality”, 1^st Edition, Springer, 2017.
4. Arshdeep Bahga, Vijay Madisetti, “Internet of Things: A Hands-on Approach”, 1st Edition, Universities Press, 2015.
5. Rajkumar Buyya, Amir Vahid Dastjerdi, “Internet of Things: Principles and Paradigms”, 1^stEdition, Morgan Kaufmann, 2016.
6. Adrian McEwen, Hakim Cassimally, “Designing the Internet of Things”, 1st Edition, Wiley, 2013.

Pre-requisite: Nil 

Course Objectives:

• To introduce foundational concepts, reference frameworks, and enabling technologies of the Internet of Things (IoT), covering both hardware and software elements including devices, communication, services, security, and applications.
• To provide a thorough understanding of networking fundamentals, including ISO/OSI and TCP/IP models, IoT communication protocols, and sensor network architecture and design principles.
• To explore modern computing paradigms such as Cloud, Edge, and Fog computing, and examine emerging trends and real-world applications of IoT in domains like smart cities, healthcare, industry, and automation.

Course Outcomes:

• CO1: Explain the core concepts, frameworks, and functional blocks involved in IoT systems. 
• CO2: Identify and describe the hardware and software components of IoT, including sensing, communication, and service layers. 
• CO3:Analyse the role of communication protocols in IoT across different layers of the technology stack.
• CO4: Design IoT-based solutions for real-world applications using appropriate technologies and architectures. 

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