ECE6703 Communication network protocols for Industrial IoT
Faculty of Engineering
ECE6703 Communication network protocols for Industrial IoT is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE6703
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECE6703
No unit lists ECE6703 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Engineering PHD program or with permission from the Faculty of Engineering. The unit assumes you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
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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
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories22 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachActive 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.
To better understand the concepts and principles, you will work by yourself or in a small group to solve the given tasks.
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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Pre-class materials, such as recorded videos and lecture notes.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Julian Tan
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Julian Tan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE6703?
ECE6703 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECE6703 offered?
In 2026, ECE6703 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ECE6703?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE6703 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.