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STUDY PLAN & MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)

Table I: Compulsory Modules
COMP6121 Introduction to Internet of Things 3 45 hrs ---
This module provides a comprehensive overview of the Internet of Things (IoT) from
the global context. A number of technologies enabling IoT will be included, which are
IP networking, wireless communication, Arduino programming, etc. They create the
environment by allowing interaction between machines, smart devices, ubiquitous
computers, physical objects and human users. This module is an introduction to the
fundamentals of IoT, designed for either Information Communication Technology (ICT)
or non-ICT students. In particular, the module will define the core system architectures,
including but not limited to, the middleware to design single device and multi-device
systems. It will also offer hands-on experience in labs to build smart device
applications.
COMP6122 Introduction to Big Data 3 45 hrs ---
Introduction to Big Data covers the new large-scale programming models that allow
easily creating algorithms that process massive amounts of information with a cluster
of computer nodes. These platforms hide the complexity of coordinating complex
parallel computations across the cooperating nodes, instead providing to developers a
high-level programming model. The module is based on the MapReduce programming
model. Lectures explain how multiple data analysis algorithms can be expressed under
this model, and executed automatically over clusters of machines. The module also
covers the internal mechanisms that a MapReduce framework uses to coordinate and
execute the job among the infrastructure. Finally, additional related topics in the area
of Big Data, such as alternative large-scale processing platforms, NoSQL data stores,
and Cloud Computing execution infrastructure are presented.
COMP6123 Research Methodology 3 45 hrs ---
The module will teach the practical research and transferable skills applicable to
applied research in computing and information technologies (IT). It provides broad
coverage of issues and topics related to applied IT research, including research
philosophies and methodologies, research design, research ethics, and techniques
pertaining to data collection and analysis applicable in IT research. It also covers risk
management and various project management skills.
COMP6124 Communication Technology for 3 45 hrs ---
Internet of Things

This module provides a comprehensive study of the major communication technologies
and emerging standards that enable applications on Internet of Things (IoT). It covers a
wide range of technologies which IoT is expected to bridge in the formation of an
autonomous communication network that supports smart applications and intelligent
decision making. Topics include: cellular technologies (2G/3G/4G/5G) and M2M
communications, covering their transmission characteristics, physical layer
technologies, medium access protocols, and routing protocols; WiFi; Bluetooth; Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID); Near Field Communication (NFC); Wireless Sensor
Networks; Wireless Personal Area Networks including IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee, and
the Low Power networks such as SigFox and LoRa.

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