The following information has been take rom the James Cook University website:
JCU is the first Australian university
to establish a new program in “Electronic Systems and the Internet of Things
(IoT)”, as part of its Bachelor of Engineering. It’s believed that JCU is only
the second university in the world to offer such a course.
The Internet of Things is expected to
lead to the next revolution in computer technology. It will allow everyday
objects to have network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data,
creating radical shifts in the way we apply technologies in our daily lives.
The Dean of the College of Science,
Technology and Engineering, Professor Paul Dirks said he’s delighted by the
strong interest in the course.
“It confirms the global significance of
the Internet of Things and vindicates JCU’s decision to establish such an
innovative course.”
“The Internet of Things will create the
conditions for a new industrial revolution over the next decade, and JCU is
leading the charge on educating the next generation of computer engineers,”
Prof Dirks said.
The four-year degree will be offered at
JCU’s Cairns campus from 2016. It will combine the study of electrical
engineering, wireless communication, software engineering and industrial
design.
There’ll be an emphasis on sensor
devices, internet technologies, data mining and cloud computing.
It’s the first time a full engineering
degree has been offered at the Cairns campus.
JCU will work with industry partners,
linking advancements in the Internet of Things to entrepreneurial
opportunities. New commercial opportunities focused on the potential of
northern Australia and the tropical world will be a special focus.
