IS3S687 - Advanced Integrated Computing Devices 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: IS3S687
Module Title: Advanced Integrated Computing Devices
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Computing and Mathematics
Faculty Sub Group: Informatics
Module Leader: Nathan Thomas, Ian Fitzell
Module Team: Paul Jarvis, Adam Jones, Ian Fitzell
First Intended Intake: Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100367 - computing and information technology 100373 - internet technologies 100374 - software engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 40 30 30

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of modern-day Integrated Computing Devices and to apply relevant skills to Internet of Things (IoT) implementations.

Content Summary

Overview to Integrated Computing Devices and the Internet of Things (IoT),
IoT Protocols, networking and operating systems,
IoT Hardware and sensors,
IoT Security considerations,
IoT Cloud-based systems,
Installation and configuration of an IoT system,
IoT Programming and scripting languages,
IoT Automation,
Implementation case studies of real-world examples (e.g. home automation, environmental IoT)

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Practical classes and workshops 48
Independent Study 104
Directed Study 48
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To demonstrate a critical understanding of integrated computing device functionalities and the technologies associated with the Internet of Things (IoT).
LO2 To analyse the requirements and design an appropriate implementation of an IoT system using integrated computer technologies.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch) IoT practical work 2 0 2000 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) IoT practical work 1 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch)
Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch)

Reading List

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/415E82D7-3AC0-C5C6-CB5D-54E59C738369.html?lang=en&login=1