ECE5703 Communication network protocols for Industrial IoT
Faculty of Engineering
ECE5703 Communication network protocols for Industrial IoT is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for ECE5703. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before ECE5703
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ECE5703
No unit lists ECE5703 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit aims to introduce networking and communication industrial technology to enhance Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems. The unit structure prioritises a balance between theoretical understanding and practical application, ensuring that you not only comprehend IoT network design but also gain proficiency in applying this knowledge in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to contribute to the successful deployment and optimisation of IoT networks across diverse applications.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsWrittenThreshold hurdle20%
- Test/Quizzes/ProjectProjectThreshold hurdle30%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Construct building blocks of Internet of Things (IoT) networks for different applications.
- 2
Apply techniques of communications theory to design Internet of Things machine-to-machine applications.
- 3
Apply practical skills in the IoT domain related to networking using industry-standard IoT tools.
- 4
Evaluate the feasibility of an IoT implementation using position analysis.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories22 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning,peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
You are expected to prepare for the week by studying lecture notes and watching the pre-recorded videos.
This unit includes interactive workshops and computer laboratories for you to enhance your knowledge learned in lectures through individual or group participation in the activity.
To better understand the concepts and principles, you will work by yourself or in a small group to solve the given tasks.
Learning resources
Required resources
Pre-class materials, such as recorded videos and lecture notes.
Where it fits
ECE5703 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Julian Tan
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Julian Tan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE5703?
ECE5703 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECE5703 offered?
In 2026, ECE5703 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ECE5703?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE5703 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECE5703?
ECE5703 is part of IoT systems and technologies .
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Organisational unit
- Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 20252026