Certificate in Internet of Everything Application (Senior Secondary Applied Learning)

HKU SPACE Course Code : IT055A
QR Registration No.:16/000977/L3
Registration Validity Period: 01/01/2017 To 31/12/2021
Title of Qualification : Certificate in Internet of Everything Application (Senior Secondary Applied Learning) (QF Level 3)

In Internet of Everything Application, student-centred learning and teaching activities are designed to enable students to understand fundamental theories and concepts, develop their generic skills, and address their career aspirations in Internet of Everything Application.

The course discusses the Internet and its evolution to the interconnection of people, processes, data, and things that forms the new era of the Internet world. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will acquire hands-on experience on building electronic hardware kit with integration to mobile applications.

Commencement Date: October 2017
Duration : 180 Hours
Time : Every Saturday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Mode 1)

Application Requirement : Applicants shall be current Secondary 4 students who are following the senior secondary curriculum recommended by the Curriculum Development Council (CDC). Students must apply through their schools. Please contact your secondary school for details.

Medium of Instruction : English or Cantonese

Learning Objectives
Provide students the fundamental knowledge and skills required by the Internet of Everything (IoE) industry Guide students to understand the reality and prospect of the IoE industry Encourage students to explore the many capabilities of modern IoE enabled devices to produce innovation solutions to meet the challenges of modern life

Learning Outcomes
Describe the key concept of Internet of Everything (IoE) and appreciate the value created by IoE applications Develop basic programming knowledge and skills over modern and popular IoE platforms Implement IoE solutions by selecting and applying appropriate development tools Demonstrate problem-solving skills through tackling IoE related issues with multi-disciplinary knowledge

Course Content
Module 1. Fundamentals of Internet of Everything (IoE) Fundamentals of IoE Introduction of IoE Applications in Society IoE Applications – Challenges and Opportunities to Business and Society Ethics and Privacy Issues of IoE Applications Module 2. Understanding of IoE Components Basic Architecture Key Components of IoE System Data of IoE Applications Module 3. Development of IoE Applications Sensing and Actuation Devices Understanding of IoE Applications Logic Concept of IoE Communication Module 4. Integration and Control from Mobile Devices Introduction to Online Mobile Application Development Platform Fundamental User Interface Design Integration of IoE Data and Mobile Applications Development of Smart Home or Relevant Prototype by IoE Hardware and Mobile Application

Course Content

Module 1. Fundamentals of Internet of Everything (IoE)

Fundamentals of IoE
Introduction of IoE Applications in Society
IoE Applications – Challenges and Opportunities to Business and Society
Ethics and Privacy Issues of IoE Applications

Module 2. Understanding of IoE Components

Basic Architecture
Key Components of IoE System
Data of IoE Applications

Module 3. Development of IoE Applications

Sensing and Actuation Devices
Understanding of IoE Applications Logic
Concept of IoE Communication

Module 4. Integration and Control from Mobile Devices

Introduction to Online Mobile Application Development Platform
Fundamental User Interface Design
Integration of IoE Data and Mobile Applications
Development of Smart Home or Relevant Prototype by IoE Hardware and Mobile Application

Teaching Mode
Mode 1: 3-hour lesson in every Saturday morning and / or afternoon at HKU SPACE Learning Centres or HKU SPACE partner school. Summer class wiII be arranged. Mode 2: Arranged by secondary school and HKU SPACE; class can be arranged on weekdays and/or Saturday. Depends on the equipment/facility needed, some lessons may be held at HKU SPACE Learning Centre or HKU SPACE partner school. Summer class will be arranged.

Other Information
Course Fee : The Government will fully subsidize secondary schools for Applied Learning courses. Enquiry : Ms Clara Wong at 25873236 Email : apl@hkuspace.hku.hk