Advanced IoT Systems unit (KIT341)

Introduction

Advanced IoT Systems focuses on the complete lifecycle of IoT solutions, from device development and deployment to data management and system operation. You will extend your technical expertise by developing IoT devices with advanced software features, preparing them for secure, scalable, and efficient deployment in real-world networks such as the university’s LoRa network. In hands-on, practical activities you will works with your IoT development kit to build IoT devices to capture real-world data, provision and deploy devices, and monitor and maintain their performance to ensure reliability and compliance with industry standards.

The unit also introduces you to advanced concepts such as device management, data visualisation, and IoT dashboards, supporting actionable insights for domains like smart cities, smart agriculture, and advanced manufacturing. You will integrate data from multiple devices to design and implement dashboards that inform decision-making and highlight the impact of IoT solutions, such as digital twins, in modern industries. Throughout the unit, you will also examine the ethical, security, and logistical implications of deploying IoT systems at scale.

By the end of the unit, you will be able to design, deploy, and maintain sophisticated IoT devices, integrate systems for seamless data communication, and build platforms that transform raw data into meaningful, actionable insights. This unit prepares you for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving IoT landscape, providing the technical depth and professional capabilities required to innovate in complex and high-impact IoT environments.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced IoT Systems
Unit code	KIT341
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Mr Troy Merritt
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Learning Outcomes

• Design IoT devices with advanced software features to enable secure and scalable deployment in operational networks.
• Configure and deploy IoT devices to ensure reliable communication, monitoring, and maintenance in real-world environments.
• Develop IoT applications using data streams to visualise data and communicate actionable insights for decision-making.
• Evaluate ethical and security implications to guide responsible deployment and operation of IoT solutions.

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
			not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT241 and KIT242

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly 3 hour workshops
Assessment	IoT Application Design (20%)|IoT Device Design Brief (20%)|Device Deployment Implementation (30%)|IoT Application Implementation (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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