🌐 Internet of Things (IoT) and Its Applications

Course Overview:

• Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT)
• IoT Architecture, Ecosystem and Communication
• Sensors, Actuators and Microcontrollers
• Building IoT Applications using Arduino
• IoT Security and Future Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in IoT
• Soft Skills and Personality Development

📚 INTRODUCTION TO IoT

• Overview of Internet of Things
• IoT Architecture
• Architecture Layers
• IoT Ecosystem
• Characteristics of IoT
• IoT Applications
• Building Blocks of IoT
• Various Technologies Making up IoT Ecosystem
• IoT Levels
• IoT Design Methodology
• Types of Computer Networks
• Physical Design of IoT
• Logical Design of IoT
• IoT Functional Blocks
• Communication Models
• IoT Communication APIs
• Development Tools used in IoT
• Cloud Computing
• Cloud Computing Services
• Fog Computing
• Big Data Analytics

📚 THINGS AND CONNECTIONS

• Control System
• Features of a Control System
• Working of Controlled Systems
• Types of Control System
• Applications of Control Systems
• How Refrigeration Thermostats Cold Controls Work
• Connectivity Models: TCP/IP versus OSI Model
• OSI (Open System Interconnection)
• TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)
• Difference between OSI and TCP/IP
• IoT Networking Protocol
• Different Types of Modes using Wired and Wireless Methodology
• Transmission Mode
• Transmission Media
• Wired and Wireless Methodology
• Wired Communication
• Wireless Communication
• Process Flow of an IoT Application

📚 SENSORS, ACTUATORS & MICROCONTROLLERS

• Introduction to Sensors, Actuators and Microcontrollers
• Sensors
• Classification of Sensors
• Actuator
• Moving or Controlling System
• Types of Actuators
• Controller or Microcontroller
• Features of Microcontroller
• Advantages of Microcontroller
• Disadvantages of Microcontroller
• Components of Microcontroller
• Application of Microcontrollers
• Microcontroller vs Microprocessor
• Different Types of Microcontrollers
• Embedded System
• Components of Embedded System
• Basic Structure of an Embedded System
• Features of Embedded System
• Advantages of Embedded System
• Disadvantages of Embedded System
• Real Time Embedded System
• Microprocessor
• Major Parts of Microprocessor

📚 BUILDING IoT APPLICATIONS

• Introduction to Arduino IDE
• Writing Code in Sketch
• Compiling, Debugging and Uploading
• Role of Serial Monitor
• Embedded C Language Basics
• Variables, Identifiers, Data Types, Operators, Constants and Literals
• Conditional Statements: If, Else, Switch
• Loops: While, Do While, For, Nested and Infinite Loops
• Arrays: Declaring and Manipulating Single Dimension Arrays
• Functions: Standard Library, Prototypes, Parameters, Return and Call
• Interfacing Sensors: Digital, Analog, LED, Button, DHT, LDR, MQ135, IR
• Interfacing Output Devices: Relay, Buzzer, Motor, DC Servo and Stepper
• Displaying Data on LCD
• Interfacing Keypad
• Serial Communication
• Interfacing HC-05 Bluetooth Module
• Control and Handle 220V AC Supply using Relay Module
• Use Case for Building IoT Based Applications
• IoT Application Design Example: Smart Home System

📚 SECURITY AND FUTURE

• What is IoT Security
• Cyber Security
• What is Cyber Attack
• Types of Cyber Attack
• Need of Security in IoT
• Why Security
• Privacy for IoT Enabled Devices
• IoT Security for Consumer Devices
• Security Levels
• IoT Security Activities
• Protecting IoT Devices
• Botnet
• Security Challenges Existing in IoT Devices
• Future IoT Ecosystem
• Need of Powerful Core for Building Secure Algorithms
• What is AI and Their Types
• What is Machine Learning and Its Types
• Examples for New Trends: AI & ML Penetration to IoT

📚 SOFT SKILLS AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

• Introduction of Soft Skill
• Importance of Soft Skill
• What is Hard Skill
• Personality Development
• Determinants of Personality
• Self Awareness
• Motivation
• Self Discipline
• Building a Positive Personality
• Gestures
• Self Esteem and Self Efficiency
• Self Motivation
• Time Management
• Stress Management
• Etiquettes and Manners
• Communication Skills and Writing Skills
• Characteristics of Communication
• Categories and Objectives of Communication
• Writing Skills
• Interview Skills and Body Language

📝 Key Learning Areas

• IoT Architecture and Communication Models
• Sensors, Actuators and Embedded Systems
• Arduino Programming and IoT Application Development
• Cloud Computing, Fog Computing and Big Data Analytics
• IoT Security and Cyber Protection
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in IoT
• Soft Skills, Communication and Personality Development