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Module Descriptions for Systems Engineering for the Internet of Things MSc

Find provisional module information for the new Systems Engineering for the Internet of Things MSc below.

New modules

Our Systems Engineering for the Internet of Things MSc is a brand-new programme launching at the new UCL East campus this September. You can learn more about the new modules from the summary descriptions below, which are provisional and subject to change. Final detailed versions will be added to UCL’s Module Catalogue by the end of March 2023.

Modelling and Designing Embdedded Systems

15 credits, Term 1, available to taught postgraduate students

This module focuses on the creation of edge nodes in sensor-actuator embedded systems, providing an overview of the technological options available for their creation, and a practical introduction to the techniques available to use them for I/O purposes.

Assessments:

  • 50% Examination
  • 40% Coursework
  • 10% Presentation

Real-world Multi-agent Systems

15 credits, Term 1, available to taught postgraduate students

This module focuses on the creation, deployment and management of distributed networks of agents (sensor/actuator edge nodes) through the lens of multi-agent systems. This module will explain most extended multi-agent approaches (algorithms) with a clear focus on their actual deployment and real-world application. As a unique distinctive feature, the module will make use of the range of distributed sensor/actuator networks available across UCL East, using them to illustrate their deployment, management and use of multi-agent techniques. 

Assessments:

  • 50% Examination
  • 40% Coursework
  • 10% Presentation

Designing Sensor Systems

30 credits, Terms 1 & 2, available to taught postgraduate students

This is a hands-on module that draws together the insights gained from the other course modules in order to create useful IoT system solutions. Starting from a design brief, students work together in small teams to define, design, and deploy a networked system of sensors and actuators to create real-world applications.

Assessments:

  • 30% Coursework 1 (individual)
  • 40% Coursework 2 (individual)
  • 30% Presentation (group)

Systems Thinking though Speculative Design

15 credits, Term 2, available to taught postgraduate students

This module will offer a unique and interdisciplinary perspective on system design thinking. It will challenge mainstream design thinking and confronts you with questions on how, what, and why to sense to create meaningful and actionable interfaces in real world environments. We will teach Speculative design as an approach to collectively think about possible, plausible, probable, and preferable futures in the process of going from an idea to deployment. This involves a critical reflection and consideration of socio-political, cultural, regulatory, and other user-specific factors influencing the design of IoT systems.

Assessments:

  • 70% Coursework
  • 30% Presentation

MSc Systems Engineering for the Internet of Things Project

60 credits, Terms 2 & 3, available to taught postgraduate students

In this module students will pull together all the skills they have learned within their degree and carry out a substantive piece of work that will result in a comprehensive written report along with demonstrable protypes, processes, or products. The module is an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to formulate and investigate a question of relevance to the programme of study, and to analyse and present the findings of that investigation.

Assessments:

  • 10% Presentation
  • 90% Report