Wireless technologies and networks for Internet of Things

1. Course Title Wireless Technologies and Networks for Internet of Things
2. Code 4ФЕИТ07003A
3. Study program Dedicated Embedded Computer Systems and Internet of Things
4. Organizer of the study program (unit, institute, department) Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
5. Degree (first, second, third cycle) Second cycle
6. Academic year/semester Year I Semester 1
7. Workload measured by number of ECTS credits 6
8. Lecturer (in case of several lecturers to note the responsible one) Dr Daniel Denkovski
9. Language of teaching Macedonian and English
10. Course prerequisites None
11. Course goals (acquired competencies) and study results:

Knowledge and understanding of advanced concepts and technologies related to sensors, wireless communication, and mobile networks within the scope of Internet of Things (IoT). Capability to discern and choose the most fitting technology and design wireless networks tailored for diverse IoT applications across various purposes.
12. Course syllabus (with chapters) and study results for each chapter:

Chapter 1: Overview of standardized and proprietary wireless networking solutions for IoT.
Study results: Foundational understanding of IoT wireless frameworks.

Chapter 2: Short-range narrowband wireless sensor networks (ZigBee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, BLE) and wideband options (UWB, WiGig), along with the RFID and NFC technologies.
Study results: Knowledge and understanding of short-range IoT networking solutions.

Chapter 3: Broadband LAN networks (Wi-Fi 3rd to 6th gen) with medium range and high data rates.
Study results: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Wi-Fi networking solutions specifically tailored for IoT applications.

Chapter 4: Latest cellular networking standards (4G, 5G) emphasizing the LTE-M, NB-IoT, URLLC, and mMTC technologies.
Study results: Solid comprehension of cellular networks within the context of IoT.

Chapter 5: Other standardized (MyThings) and proprietary solutions (LoRa, Sigfox) for IoT networking.
Study results: Knowledge about diverse proprietary IoT networking solutions.

Chapter 6: Qualitative and quantitative comparison of wireless technologies, evaluating performance (throughput, delay) and energy efficiency.
Study results: Knowledge required to effectively assess and compare various IoT wireless technologies.

Chapter 7: Applicability of wireless solutions in various IoT applications (smart homes, cities, industrial automation, agriculture, healthcare).
Study results: Practical skills in the selection and implementation of wireless networking solutions for a diverse array of IoT scenarios.
13. Interconnection of Courses: The course is intrinsically connected to the courses Internet of Things and  Dedicated and contemporary computer networks, thus forming the basis for the networking elements of the dedicated systems. Additionally, this course is supplementing other advanced courses in the Program, like:

Security and reliability of computer communication systems, IoT Standards and Protocols, Coding Theory, Secure Communications and Blockchain Technologies, Cloud computing and Cloud platforms, giving the basic knowledge regarding wireless communications and its application in the Internet of Things.
14. Detailed description of teaching and work methods:

Lectures, individual engagement in project tasks, and the preparation of seminar work. A compulsory project assignment for each student, with the final grade determined based on the total points from both, the project assignment and the final exam.
15. Total number of course hours 180
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 Forms of teaching  16.1 Lectures-theoretical teaching 45 hours
16.2 Exercises (laboratory, practice classes), seminars, teamwork 45 hours
16.3 Practical work (hours): 15 hours
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 Other courseactivities 17.1 Projects, seminar papers 30 hours
17.2 Individual tasks 30 hours
17.3 Homework and self-learning 15 hours
18. Conditions for acquiring teacher’s signature and for taking final exam:

Regular attendance on lectures and consultations.
19. Grading
19.1 Quizzes 0 points
19.2 Seminar work/project (presentation: written and oral) 50 points
19.3 Final exam 50 points
20. Grading criteria (points) up to 50 points 5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points 6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points 7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points 8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points 9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points 10 (ten) (A)
21. Method of monitoring of teaching quality Self-evaluation and student surveys
22. Literature
22.1. Required Literature
No. Author Title Publisher Year
1. D Chew The Wireless Internet of Things: A Guide to the Lower Layers Wiley 2018
2. NH Mahmood, N Marchenko, M Gidlund, and P Popovski Wireless Networks and Industrial IoT: Applications, Challenges and Enablers Springer 2021