SYSEN 5413

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SYSEN 5413
Make it Smart – Fundamentals of IoT

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This 1-credit, introductory-level course is designed for on-campus and distance learning students and introduces them to the fundamentals of IoT, connectivity, and smart devices. Students will explore how embedded systems, sensors, and networks combine to create intelligent, connected systems that are now central to industries such as agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer technology. Through a blend of lectures and hands-on exercises, learners will gain practical experience programming microcontrollers, collecting and transmitting sensor data, and visualizing information on cloud dashboards. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding IoT-specific protocols, resource constraints, and basic security practices to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable systems. By the end of the course, students will have the confidence to design simple IoT prototypes, understand where IoT technology is headed, and recognize the opportunities and challenges that come with a rapidly expanding connected world.


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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  •  9663 SYSEN 5413   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  •  9664 SYSEN 5413   LEC 002

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    Enrollment limited to: Systems Engineering Distance Learning Students.