Internet of Things (IoT) (Minor option A)

Introduction to Internet of Things

4 topics

• Definition & characteristics of IoT
• Introduction to IoT Architecture
• Physical design of IoT: Things in IoT; IoT protocols (Ethernet, WiFi, WIMAX, LR-WPAN, 2G/3G/4G mobile communication, IPV6, 6LoWPAN, MQTT, WebSocket)
• Logical design of IoT: IoT functional blocks; IoT communication models (Request-Response, Publish-Subscribe, Push-Pull, Exclusive Pair)

IoT and M2M

5 topics

• Introduction to M2M
• Introduction to sensor technology
• Difference between IoT and M2M
• Security for IoT
• IoT enabling technologies: Wireless Sensor Networks, Big Data Analytics, Embedded Systems

Sensors and Actuators in IoT

5 topics

• Definition of sensors
• Types of sensors and their usage (Temperature, Humidity, Gas Detector, Ultrasonic, Fire detector, Light, Sound, IR, Water Level)
• Introduction to actuators
• Types of actuators
• Difference between sensors & actuators

Introduction to Raspberry Pi and Arduino

5 topics

• Introduction to IoT devices
• Basic building blocks of an IoT device
• Introduction to Raspberry Pi (concepts, purpose, application areas) and its components
• Introduction to Arduino (concept, purpose and application areas)
• Difference between Raspberry Pi and Arduino

Case Study

3 topics

• IoT for Smart city applications
• IoT for Smart Home
• IoT for Health & Lifestyle

Previous-year question papers

Published by VNSGU. These open on the university’s own site.

• September 2025Internet of Things - Minor (Paper - 402-01)
• March 2025MINOR-402-01-INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)

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