IOT in Smart Energy Systems

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Effective Term: 2026/20
Institute / School :Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Unit Title: IOT in Smart Energy Systems
Unit ID: ENGRG9205
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): (ENGRG2205 or ENGRG3201)
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): (ENGIN5101)
ASCED: 031301
Other Change:  
Brief description of the Unit

This unit provides in-depth exposure to the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the development of smart energy systems focusing on appliances and their remote control. Management of home and neighbourhood energy needs is covered with detailed discussions on the operations and interconnections between sensors and network protocols. Studnets will learn the cybersecurity principles and issues associated with the application of IoT in energy systems.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
Work Experience Indicator:
No work experience
Placement Component: No
Supplementary Assessment:Yes
Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment
Course Level:
Level of Unit in CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                                
Intermediate                                                
Advanced                                        
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.

Explain detailed descriptions of the main components of IoT-based electrical energy systems.

K2.

Classify key technologies that form home and neighborhood area management systems.

K3.

Discern the principles of scalability, low communications, and network control overheads, requirements for voltage and flow control.

Skills:
S1.

Synthesize, construct and critically evaluate smart IoT-based smart electrical energy systems.

S2.

Assess the interconnections between sensors and protocols for management of HAM (Home Area Management) and NAM (Neighbourhood Area Management) systems.

S3.

Evaluate solutions to problems associated with IoT based smart electrical energy systems.

Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.

Interpret energy flow control models to extract desirable features.

A2.

Apply industry-standard software analysis tools to simulate and study the characteristics and behaviour of smart electrical energy systems.

A3.

Investigate different challenges associated with the use of IoT in smart electrical energy systems.

Unit Content:

Topics may include:

1. Energy flow control models

2. Centralised and decentralised transactive energy

3. Key technologies for HAM (Home Area Management) and NAM (Neighbourhood Area Management) systems

4. Smart transducer and sensor standard

5. IoT protocols

6. Distribution system automation

Graduate Attributes:
Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.

FED TASK and descriptorDevelopment and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit
Level
FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal

Students at this level will demonstrate an advanced ability in a range of contexts to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display high level skills in-person and/or online in: • Using and demonstrating a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication • Demonstrating a mastery of listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Demonstrating and showing empathy for others • High order skills in negotiating and conflict resolution skills\\ • Demonstrating mastery of working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams.

1 - Yes
FEDTASK 2
Leadership

Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery in professional skills and behaviours in leading others. • Creating and sustaining a collegial environment • Demonstrating a high level of self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect and justify decisions • Inspiring and initiating opportunities to lead others • Making informed professional decisions • Demonstrating initiative in new professional situations.

1 - Yes
FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity

Students at this level will demonstrate high level skills in working in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically to generate and consider complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level • Analysing complex and abstract ideas, concepts and information • Communicate alternative perspectives to justify complex ideas • Demonstrate a mastery of challenging conventional thinking to clarify complex concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving to new situations for further learning.

1 - Yes
FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy

Students at this level will demonstrate the ability to work competently across a wide range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Mastering, exploring, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information professionally • Collating, managing complex data, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding professionally to messages in a range of professional digital media • Contributing competently and professionally to digital teams and working groups • Participating at a high level in digital learning opportunities.

1 - Yes
FEDTASK 5
sustainable and Ethical Mindset

Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery of considering and assessing the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting professional ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Demonstrate informed judgment making that considers the impact of devising complex solutions in ambiguous global economic environmental and societal contexts • Professionally committing to the promulgation of social responsibility • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Communicating lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to the diverse professional others • Generating, leading and implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life

1 - Yes
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.K1, K3, S1, S3

Quizzes to test the understanding of the students on the subjects and help in the gradual development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit. Questions and problems related to the materials covered in the unit.

Quizzes

10% - 30%

2.K2, S1, S2, S3, A2, A3

Projects to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit.

Team Project and presentation

30% - 50%

3.K3, S3, A1, A3

Conceptual questions and numerical problems related to the materials covered in the unit.

End of the Semester Final Test

20% - 40%

Adopted Reference Style:
IEEE  ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency