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Launceston
Introduction
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming the way people interact with technology, with applications spanning smart homes, wearable devices, industrial automation, and environmental monitoring. This unit introduces you to the foundational concepts, components, and design principles of IoT systems to build your understanding of how devices sense, process, and share data to inform decision-making. You will examine how embedded systems, sensors, actuators, and communication networks interact within the IoT ecosystem and how these technologies can be applied to solve real-world problems.
At the start of this unit, you'll receive an IoT development kit with a processor, sensors and actuators that you will use throughout your IoT Major to design and assemble simple IoT devices. Through practical, guided workshops, you will gain key technical skills such as soldering, sensor integration, and basic data acquisition and processing techniques. The unit also introduces you to key IoT design considerations, including usability, reliability, security, and scalability, to help you evaluate the potential and limitations of emerging IoT technologies.
By the end of this unit, you will have developed the foundational knowledge and skills to conceptualise and prototype simple IoT devices. These experiences prepare you for more advanced IoT subjects and help you build confidence in applying core ICT principles to create solutions that bridge the physical and digital worlds. This unit is ideal for you, if you are looking to develop the skills to innovate and contribute to the growing global IoT industry.
Summary
| Unit name | Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals |
| Unit code | KIT141 |
| Credit points | 6.25 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Professor Nicole Herbert |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Block 3 |
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- On-campus
Off-Campus- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Block 3 | 5/7/2026 | 20/7/2026 | 29/7/2026 | 22/8/2026 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the core components and functions of IoT systems and how they sense, process, and operate in a real world environment.
- Assemble and configure basic IoT hardware including sensors and actuators to create functional prototypes that interact with their environment.
- Design and develop simple IoT devices to solve a real world scenario.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 029999 | $596.00 | $596.00 | not applicable | $1,459.50 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly 3 hour workshops |
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| Assessment | IoT System Case Study / Report (20%)|Integrated IoT Project (40%)|Workshop Activities (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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