ECE6704 Smart sensors and embedded systems
Faculty of Engineering
ECE6704 Smart sensors and embedded systems 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 ECE6704
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECE6704
No unit lists ECE6704 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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Overview
Start your exploration into embedded systems and their pivotal role in shaping the Internet of Things (IoT) with this comprehensive unit. Gain a profound understanding of how embedded systems are applied in IoT, with a particular focus on integrating smart sensors.
You will learn to design state-of-the-art embedded systems specifically tailored for a wide range of IoT applications, including smart environments and homes. Furthermore, you will explore techniques to optimise power consumption in smart sensor nodes, equipping you with the knowledge needed for energy-efficient IoT implementations.
Through hands-on labs and projects, you will personally develop the essential software and hardware components required to demonstrate IoT-enabled embedded systems, ensuring they meet specific requirements and constraints. By the course's conclusion, you'll be well-prepared to harness the potential of embedded systems in IoT and contribute to the ongoing revolution in smart technology innovation.
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
Describe the application of embedded systems in smart sensor technologies for IoT.
- 2
Construct smart sensor-integrated embedded systems for use in IoT cases such as smart environments and homes.
- 3
Investigate energy-efficient techniques to optimise power consumption for smart sensor nodes in IoT applications.
- 4
Construct necessary software and hardware to demonstrate IoT-enabled embedded systems described with a set of requirements or constraints.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories22 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 designed to deepen your understanding of lecture material through individual and group activities.
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
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Julian Tan
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Julian Tan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE6704?
ECE6704 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECE6704 offered?
In 2026, ECE6704 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ECE6704?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE6704 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.