Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must be able to understand architectural issues such as the division of functions between terminal, server and networks.
• Must have knowledge about low-level service enablers in relation to Internet of Things, sensors, and smart actuators
• Must have knowledge about development platforms and environments, such as Software Development Kits (SDK), simulators, emulators, and Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
• Must have knowledge of web development tools, e.g. MEAN (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular.js and Node.js), RESTful programming models and JSP (Java Server Pages)/servlets
• Must have knowledge about basic artificial intelligence and pattern recognition algorithms and principles.
• Must have knowledge about platform programming and scripting, e.g. tablets, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or Smart TV
• Must understand interface and communication concepts in relation to external servers, databases, and cloud-based services. 

Skills

• Must be able to design and implement platform services/applications using high-level programming languages and development platforms.
• Must be able to perform platform programming and scripting (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, IoS, Smart TV, etc.).
• Must be able to use sensors and actuators to implement Internet of Things-related systems and devices.
• Must be able to use simple artificial intelligence algorithms in platform services and applications.
• Must be able to apply programming interfaces to communicate with and use external servers, databases, and cloud-based services. 
• Must be able to design, develop and evaluate platform software components.
• Must be able to produce technical documentation.

Competences

• Must have the competency to design and develop viable ICT and media services that can address a wide range of user needs and provide a good user experience
• Must have the competency to compose more advanced service functionality using state-of-the-art software tools, Internet of Things, cloud architectures, sensors and simple artificial intelligence algorithms.

Type of instruction

Types of instruction are listed at the start of Chapter 3.

Exam

Exams