Course detail
Elektronika pro monitorování a ochranu životního prostředí
FEKT-BPC-EPZAcad. year: 2025/2026
The goal of the study is to expand students' knowledge and skills in environmental monitoring using special sensors and sensor systems, as well as in the areas of eco-design of electronics, the use of ecological power supply methods, energy-efficient communication technologies, and wireless networks with regard to security in IoT. Specific topics include monitoring air, water, soil, noise, light, and other environmental factors, hardware and software design to reduce energy consumption, power supply methods using solar energy, energy harvesting, and the use of communication protocols and technologies for low-energy IoT devices.
In this course, students will be introduced to the following topics:
- Introduction to energy-efficient electronics and sensors
- Microcontrollers for sensor applications
- ARM-based microcontrollers
- Power supply for low-power devices
- Power consumption optimization
- Sensors 1
- Sensors 2
- Wireless data transmission, IEEE 802.15.4
- Wireless data transmission, Zigbee, Matter, Thread
- Wireless data transmission, Lora, LoraWAN
- Data transmission security, data compression
- Design of low-power IoT devices
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Entry knowledge
In general, knowledge at the bachelor's level is required. The student should have knowledge at the level of first-year electrical engineering courses. The student should be able to explain the basic principles of electronic circuits, specify types of electronic components, and discuss their functions. They should be able to select and use appropriate measuring instruments for measuring the parameters of electronic devices. The student should understand a program (function) written in C++.
Laboratory work requires the valid qualification of a "trained person," which students must obtain before beginning the course. Information about this qualification is provided in the Dean's Directive on Introducing Students to Safety Regulations.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Aims
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with methods and technical tools for environmental monitoring using special sensors, in the field of eco-design of electronics, the use of ecological power supply methods, energy-efficient communication technologies, and wireless networks with regard to security in IoT.
Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:
- Explain the technical possibilities of environmental monitoring
- Describe the used microcontrollers and special sensors
- Design eco-friendly electronics
- Utilize ecological power supply methods
- Apply effective data processing and analysis
- Use low-energy communication technologies and wireless networks
- Navigate the issues of security in IoT
Study aids
Study materials are available in the E-learning VUT.
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