Introduction

The book offers meticulously crafted sample curricula for Bachelor and Master level studies (see figure below) in the rapidly evolving field of the Internet of Things (IoT). These exemplars serve as a foundational framework that educational institutions worldwide can adapt and expand upon to design their unique study modules/courses.

The Bachelor study offers a comprehensive module titled “Introduction to IoT,” which is thoughtfully segmented into four primary topics. This structure ensures a focused and in-depth exploration of each subject area within the realm of Internet of Things, providing students with a robust foundation in this innovative field. The topics are:

• IoT Overview (1 ECTS)
• IoT Programming and Frameworks (2 ECTS)
• IoT Hardware (2 ECTS)
• IoT Communicationa and Networking (1 ECTS)

This allows schools/universities to select what module topic is used to teach students. Are all topics taught, which gives total 6 ECTS, or only one topic “IoT overview”, which gives only 1 ECTS).

The Master-level study has been divided into six modules:

1. IoT Design Methodologies
2. IoT Architectures, inc. Networks
3. Data Analytics
4. IoT Security
5. Blockchain in IoT
6. IoT Green Design

Each Master level module gives 3 ECTS. It is possible to combine some modules into one when needed.

Each module consist of:

• Study level - to which level of academic study the module is suited
• ECTS credits - how many points does the study module give
• Study form - is it in class, online, or hybrid
• Module aims - aim of the module
• Pre-requirements - what are they for the module, if there are some
• Learning outcomes - what students will learn when they complete the module
• Topics - subjects taught in the module, based on the books made in the project IoT.Open.EU Reloaded
• Type of assessment - a general description of how assessment is carried out in the module
• Blended learning - the general structure of the module and activities the students have to carry out are described
• References to literature - list of books, online books, articles, etc are given which helps to improve knowledge in the module
• Lab equipment - list of equipment (if possible with links), which is used in the module to do laboratory work, if there are some.
• Virtual lab - link to virtual lab, which is used in the module to do laboratory work(s) remotely
• MOOC course