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 offers educational institutions the flexibility to tailor their module according to their needs. Schools and universities can choose to cover a all the topics for a total of 6 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits or opt for a focused topic as “IoT Overview,” which awards 1 ECTS credit. This adaptable approach ensures that each educational institution can provide a learning experience that aligns with its educational objectives and the goals of its students.

The Master level study is structured into six distinct modules, each designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. This modular approach ensures a robust and focused educational experience, tailored to foster expertise and specialization in key areas of interest.

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 study module is designed to award 3 ECTS credits. For added flexibility, there is also the option to amalgamate certain modules to better suit individual academic requirements or interests.

The following section delineates the architecture of the curriculum module in detail.

• Study level - provides the study level, to which the module is designed for
• ECTS credits - how many points can be obtained for completing the module
• Study form - is it in class, online, or hybrid
• Module aims - aim of the module
• Pre-requirements - listed pre-requirements for the current module
• Learning outcomes - what students are expected to know, understand, and be able to do after completing a module
• Topics - listed subjects taught in the module. They are based on the books, which are 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 module's overall framework and student tasks 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's used in the module to do laboratory work(s), if there are some.
• Virtual lab - link (s) to virtual lab(s), which is used in the module to do laboratory work(s) remotely
• MOOC course