MODULE DETAILS

IoT Embedded Systems GITIES804

NOMINAL DURATION IN HOURS

72 hours total time commitment

This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments, and proctored assessments.

It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research, and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments. 

This module covers C programming for IoT projects, Linux-based OS solutions for embedded systems and interfacing platform-as-a-service solutions to the cloud.

MODULE PURPOSE

The purpose of the module is for participants to develop detailed knowledge of the core principles, concepts and applications that enable embedded systems and enhance their connectivity.

MODIFICATION HISTORY

Nil

PREREQUISITE AND/OR COREQUISITE MODULES

Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this module:

• Network Engineering for IoT GITNEI802

Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module:

• N/A 

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Determine and apply the fundamental principles of C programming
2. Assess the pros and cons of Linux-based OS solutions for embedded systems
3. Evaluate the methodologies used for interfacing embedded systems in the real world 
4. Appraise high-level program code that wraps low-level sensor interfaces
5. Integrate messaging and communications principles for device-to-device and ad hoc communications
6. Evaluate different methods for real-time control of embedded systems
7. Research and report on the efficacy of locally connected multi-processor systems
8. Explain and evaluate full-stack platform-as-a-service solutions to the cloud

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1

Determine and apply the fundamental principles of C programming 

1.1

1.2

Identify the function and application of loops, arrays and strings used in C programming

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current, and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples, and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.

CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessor Requirements:

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the standards for registered training organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or related field.

The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep their industry knowledge up to date through ongoing professional development.

Assessment Conditions:

Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy, and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials, and documentation required.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and reference materials.

Assessments may be open book assessment and may be completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.

Model answers and marking guide must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.