Automation and IoT basicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You recognize the key components of automation systems
You understand what IoT (Internet of Things) is
You recognize the benefits and opportunities of IoT
You understand what sensors and actuators are.
You know how IoT data is generated and collected, and how it is transferred to the cloud.
You know the importance of programming in the IoT environment
You understand the relationship between industrial device communication and cloud services.

Content

What is the Internet of Things and how can it be utilized?
How can programming be used to enhance the IoT?
What are the most commonly used key components of automation systems?
How do sensors and actuators enhance the utilization of IoT?
How is IoT data collected and utilized using cloud services?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.

Qualifications

The course suits all interested engineering students without prior competence requirements.

Further information

The course is carried out as online studies.