Internet of Things (IoT) Design and Applications
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
NEE2002 - Analogue and Digital Signals and Systems; and
NEE2003 - Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
In this integrated design project unit, you will design and develop intelligent Internet of Things (IoT) systems by combining insights from circuit theory, digital electronics, power systems, and embedded design. You will apply design thinking and engineering management principles to conceive and deliver connected solutions that meet real-world performance, sustainability, and compliance expectations. Through engagement with emerging technologies, embedded processors, connectivity protocols, and cloud platforms, you will investigate how devices sense, communicate, and act within complex networks. You will also plan and manage projects, evaluate reliability and security risks, and apply ethical and sustainable approaches to ensure your solutions are technically robust and socially responsible. By the end of this unit, you will be able to design and present an IoT project that demonstrates integration, innovation, and confidence in solving contemporary engineering challenges.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Integrate disciplinary knowledge from circuits, power, and embedded systems to develop connected IoT designs addressing human and environmental needs;
- Plan and manage collaborative design projects using structured risk, time, resource and quality frameworks;
- Implement sustainable and ethical IoT solutions demonstrating teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility;
- Articulate technical design and simulation outcomes professionally, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical audiences; and
- Exhibit creative and entrepreneurial thinking in proposing innovative IoT applications with practical social or commercial value.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 20%
Preliminary concept brief with project planning and risk assessment. (Group) (2000 words)
Assessment type: Practicum | Grade: 30%
In-studio system integration demonstration and technical report (Group) (30 mins)
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 50%
Oral presentation and reflection (Individual) (10 minutes)
Report: Each student's individual contribution to the group assessment will be systematically evaluated and assessed, with consideration given to their specific tasks, responsibilities, and active engagement throughout the collaborative process.
Practicum: This secure assessment ensures accountability by observing the group’s system integration process in real time. Collaboration, technical implementation, and team problem-solving will be assessed, and unpredictable questions and live evaluation of reasoning and applied skills verifies individual understanding. Submission of report documentation supports practical assessment and explicit evaluation of individual contributions further supports the secure assessment and assurance of each student’s achievement of learning outcomes.
Presentation: This secure assessment features a panel defence oral presentation about their system, followed by unpredictable Q&A to assess each student’s understanding and critical reasoning.
Required reading
Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):