Learning objectives |
To achieve the grade 12, students
should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor
mistakes or errors:
- Understand the main concepts, models, and frameworks of the
Internet of Things and its impact for business innovation.
- Familiar with the tools and technologies (e.g., RFID, sensors,
embedded systems, and smartphones) required to create new business
solutions.
- Analyse, using different frameworks, the Internet of Things:
Strategic implications, user centered design, and technical
challenges in particular related to form and function (of embedded,
pervasive, and ubiquitous systems).
- Assess different Internet of Things technologies (e.g., RFID,
sensors, embedded systems, and smartphones) and their
applications.
- Critically evaluate ethical, privacy, and security issues
related to the Internet of Things.
- Design/Develop parts of an Internet of Things solution to
create business values.
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Examination |
Internet of
Things:
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Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
Examination form |
Oral exam based on written product
In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product
must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The
grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and
the individual oral performance. |
Individual or group exam |
Individual exam |
Size of written product |
Max. 15 pages |
Assignment type |
Report |
Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
Preparation time |
No preparation |
Grading scale |
7-step scale |
Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and second internal
examiner |
Exam period |
Spring |
Aids allowed to bring to the exam |
Closed book |
Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary
exam
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Course content and
structure |
Main aim of the course
The basic idea of the Internet of Things (and Big Data) is that
virtually every physical thing in this world can also become a
computer that is connected to the Internet. When they do so, they
are often called smart things. In business, Internet of Things can
create new business models, improve business processes, enhance
supply chains, and reduce costs and risks. Students will gain
advanced knowledge of key theories, models, frameworks, and
concepts of the Internet of Things. They will acquire specialised
problem-solving skills, being able to analyse and design new
business solutions based on Internet of Things technology. They
shall take responsibility to conduct design and implementation of
new business solutions, and evaluate the business value.
Technology, tools, and platforms
Internet of Things involve a number of different technologies:
RFID, NFC tags, Bluetooth devices,
proximity/touch/temperature/light sensors, IPv6 network, Zigbee
etc.
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Teaching methods |
Classroom teaching. |
Student workload |
Lectures |
24 hours |
Prepare to class |
100 hours |
Workshops |
20 hours |
Exam and prepare |
63 hours |
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Expected literature |
Selected Chapters from the Following
Literature:
- Porter, M. & Heppelmann, J. (2015). How smart,
conected products are transforming industry. Harvard Business
Review
- Porter, M. & Heppelmann, J. (2014). How smart,
connected products are transforming competition. Harvard
Business Review
- Pedersen, R. U. & Pedersen, M. K. (2013). Micro
Information Systems: New Fractals in an Evolving IS Landscape,
IDG Global
- Uckelmann, D., Harrison, M., & Michahelles, F. (2011).
Architecting the Internet of Things, Springer
- Coulouris, G., Dollimore, J., & Kindberg, T.
(2011) Distributed Systems: Concepts and Design, 5th
edition, Addison-Wesley
- Hevner, A. & Chatterjee, S. (2010). Design Research in
Information Systems: Theory and Practice, Springer Integrated
Series in Information Systems
Optional Reading List
- Students will select additional litterature for their semester
assignments.
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