Course Description:
Embark on an exploratory
journey into the Internet of Things (IoT) with our IoT Basics course. This course is
designed for beginners who are interested in understanding and working with IoT
technologies.
It covers the essential concepts, devices, and applications that make up IoT ecosystems.
You'll learn how IoT systems are built and integrated, and how they communicate and
process data to automate tasks, enhance business operations, and improve everyday life.
What You Will Learn:
1. IoT Concepts and Components: Understand the key components that make up IoT systems,
including sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, and communication modules.
2. Networking Basics: Learn about the various types of networks used in IoT, such as
LAN, WAN, and LPWAN, and how they support IoT functionality.
3. IoT Protocols: Explore different communication protocols essential for IoT
operations, including MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP.
4. Data Handling and Analysis: Gain insights into how data is collected, transmitted,
and analyzed in IoT systems. Understand the basics of data storage and
processing.
5. IoT Security: Address the fundamental security challenges in IoT environments,
understanding the vulnerabilities and the strategies to mitigate them.
6. Hands-On IoT Projects: Work on simple projects to build and program IoT devices using
platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Design Basic IoT Systems: Understand and design simple IoT solutions that can
interact with sensors and actuators to perform specific tasks.
2. Implement IoT Protocols: Effectively implement standard IoT protocols to ensure
devices can communicate efficiently and securely.
3. Analyze IoT Data: Apply basic techniques for the collection and analysis of data from
IoT devices.
4. Address IoT Security Issues: Recognize and apply basic security measures to protect
IoT devices and data.