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EP270U Internet of Things 3.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus EP270U (Autumn 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The focus of the course is on communication protocols for Internet of Things. The course starts with an introduction to applications and network architecture. Thereafter, methods for communication protocols are treated and it is shown, how these methods can be applied in the design of important aspects of the communication protocol stack.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to
•    give an account of the central tools in communication technology for Internet of Things (IoT)
•    develop the design of practical IoT-systems in order to
•    understand and explain which design options there are for a specific communication system
•    be able to argue for which type of performance that should be prioritised in the design 

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Basic knowledge in 
-    calculus 
-    computer communication 
-    probability theory

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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