MEC 300 The Industrial Internet of Things

Students will gain a broad perspective on IIoT technologies and industry 4.0 applications. An in-depth exploration will be made of the theory and application of large-scale networking of sensors in industry and the data collection and analysis work that results.  Topics include remote field devices, smart sensors, RFID tracking, edge devices and cloud computing platforms. Focus will be spent on how to identify suitable applications, how to merge OT with IT, how to capture the data generated, and exploring a lean approach to data management.