TECH07008 2022 Innovative Technologies and Applications
This module will introduce the learner to several innovative technologies and will teach the student how to develop applications thereof. The student will learn about location, smart, IoT, intelligent and immersive technologies and will examine how these technologies are used in a number of different types of industries. The learner will implement practical applications of each of these technologies, using a variety of hardware and software.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Differentiate location/smart/IoT technologies and implement real-world applications.
Identify intelligent technologies and demonstrate various applications.
Utilise applications that analyse, transform, assist, collaborate and automate.
Distinguish between types of immersive technologies and create various experiences.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The learner will be provided with direct instruction in a computer lab, to facilitate active and experiential learning. Various strategies will be used to improve student learning via reading, case studies, practical instruction, simulation, brainstorming and problem solving.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module will be assessed practically by means of three assessments, totalling 100%, taking place at various intervals throughout the semester.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment(s)
Indicative Syllabus
LO1 : Location/Smart/IoT Technologies and Applications
- Determine the difference between location, smart and IoT technologies.
- Utilise location-based technologies to generate practical applications.
- Use smart devices to create practical applications.
- Make use of IoT hardware to provide practical applications.
LO2 | LO3 : Intelligent Technologies and Applications
- Recognise the proliferation of artificial intelligence in different types of industries.
- Examine numerous use cases.
- Employ applications to provide data-driven insights and transform business processes.
- Exploit software to engage with customers/employees and boost productivity.
LO4 : Immersive Technologies and Applications
- Characterise principal types of immersive technologies.
- Investigate hardware and software for implementation.
- Generate applications of augmented reality.
- Explore virtual reality experiences.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Location/Smart/IoT Application(s) | Practical | Assessment | 20 % | Week 4 | 1 |
2 | Intelligent Application(s) | Practical | Assessment | 40 % | Week 8 | 2,3 |
3 | Immersive Application(s) | Practical | Assessment | 40 % | Week 12 | 4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Supervision | Computer Laboratory | Practical/Theory | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self-Study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2018 The Changing Scope of Technoethics in Contemporary Society
ISBN 1522550941 ISBN-13 9781522550945
In the modern era each new innovation poses its own special ethical dilemma. How can human society adapt to these new forms of expression, commerce, government, citizenship, and learning while holding onto its ethical and moral principles? The Changing Scope of Technoethics in Contemporary Society is a critical scholarly resource that examines the existing intellectual platform within the field of technoethics. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as ethical perspectives on internet safety, technoscience, and ethical hacking communication, this book is geared towards academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on domains of technoethics.
2021-02-23 A Citizen's Guide to Artificial Intelligence MIT Press
ISBN 9780262044813 ISBN-13 0262044811
A concise but informative overview of AI ethics and policy. Artificial intelligence, or AI for short, has generated a staggering amount of hype in the past several years. Is it the game-changer it's been cracked up to be? If so, how is it changing the game? How is it likely to affect us as customers, tenants, aspiring home-owners, students, educators, patients, clients, prison inmates, members of ethnic and sexual minorities, voters in liberal democracies? This book offers a concise overview of moral, political, legal and economic implications of AI. It covers the basics of AI's latest permutation, machine learning, and considers issues including transparency, bias, liability, privacy, and regulation.
2019-10-24 The Impact of Virtual and Augmented Reality on Individuals and Society Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 9782889630646 ISBN-13 2889630641
Module Resources
Links will be provided (as necessary) to supplement instructor-led practical demonstrations.
Support material will be prepared by the lecturer and made available to the student via the Moodle VLE.