Unit

School Of Science

Internet of Things for the EnvironmentWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301275.1

Discipline: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 2

Credit Points: 10

About this Unit
Internet of things (IoT) is about connecting platforms to internet for monitoring, managing and controlling them. Simply put, IoT can make ‘dumb’ things ‘smart’ by connecting them to the Internet and sensors. This results in improved efficiency of data collection, accuracy and decision making. The applications of IoT is rapidly expanding in environmental science and management, and the topics in this unit will cover aspects of IoT for water, air and noise pollution monitoring, extreme weather warning, river water flow monitoring, water quality management, irrigation management, flora and fauna monitoring, broadacre agriculture, protected cropping, biodiversity, ecosystems health, wildlife and more.

Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Outdoor attire / Lab coats, enclosed footwear for indoor labs

Courses
2743.11Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsCONTINUING
3754.1Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING
3756.1Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)CONTINUING
3757.1Bachelor of Advanced ScienceCONTINUING
3763.1Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of ArtsCONTINUING
3764.1Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International StudiesCONTINUING
4748.3Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of BusinessCONTINUING
6043.1Diploma in Science/Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING

Specialisations

MT3018.1Environmental FuturesCONTINUING



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