The Internet of Things and Wearable Analytics

Course Description

Students collect remote/mobile data using a microcomputer (Arduino, Raspberry Pi) or mobile phone, and then analyze that data by creating a dashboard visualization of their data. Additionally, students conduct a survey of relevant issues pertaining to surveillance and privacy rights for remote/mobile data collection projects.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Recognize and apply methods for collecting and monitoring sensor data collected with microcomputers and wearable health/activity tracking devices.
  • Recognize relevant issues pertaining to surveillance and privacy rights for remote data collection projects.
  • Identify and discriminate among various methodologies for describing, exploring, and analyzing data collected from IoT sensors and wearable devices.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Course Project Proposal 10%
Reading Responses and Tutorial Explorations 10%
Weekly Project Updates 40%
Final Presentation 20%
Final Report 20%

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Students are required to purchase a microcontroller board, sensors, wires, and other components necessary for completing their Internet of Things project. Students usually spent ~$50-$70 on the components needed for their project.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.