IT&C 548
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Cyber-Physical Systems
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Integration of technologies to design, develop, and secure computing systems that interact with the real world, including sensors, actuators, communication protocols, user experience, and microcontrollers. Security analysis of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Internet of Things (IoT) systems.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Other Prerequisites
Instructor's consent.
Title
Industrial Control System Security
Learning Outcome
Understand and explain the role of industrial control systems (e.g., SCADA systems) in industry and identify unique cybersecurity risks associated with them.
Title
Cyber-Physical System Architectures
Learning Outcome
Understand and explain cyber-physical system component architectures including sensors, actuators, Internet of Things communication protocols, security, user experience, microservices, and cloud.
Title
Industrial Control System Security
Learning Outcome
Explain how the fields of Information Technology (IT) and Mechatronics interact.
Title
Understand Interdisciplinary Nature of Cyber-Physical Systems
Learning Outcome
Explain how the fields of Information Technology, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Cybersecurity relate to cyber-physical systems.
Title
Design and Build Cyber-Physical Systems
Learning Outcome
Design and build cyber-physical systems with heterogenous component technologies including sensors, actuators, interface electronics, web technologies, communication prototocols, cloud, and embedded computing components (e.g., microcontrollers).
Title
Cyber-Physical System Security
Learning Outcome
Evaluate the security of cyber-physical systems according to industry recognized security frameworks and present findings and recommendations.
