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
 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

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

During the semester, students can earn a total of 30 points for active participation in laboratory exercises. The final exam is graded with a maximum of 70 points. The scope of controlled teaching and its implementation are determined by the annually updated directive of the course guarantor. 

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.

 

 

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

[1] WANI, Khursheed Ahmad (ed.). Sensors for Environmental Monitoring, Identification, and Assessment. Online. Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies. IGI Global, 2024. ISBN 9798369319307. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1930-7 (EN)
[2] BARATON, M.-I. Sensors for Environment, Health and Security: Advanced Materials and Technologies. Springer, 2008. ISBN 1402090080 (CS)
[3] MIGUEL F. ACEVEDO. Real-Time Environmental Monitoring. CRC Press, 2017. ISBN 9781351228923. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-ECT Bachelor's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional, profile core courses
  • Programme BPC-TLI Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

  1. Úvod do elektroniky pro monitorování životního prostředí
  2. Mikrokontrolery a jejich využití pro monitorování
  3. Ekologické metody napájení
  4. Softwarové a hardwarové úpravy pro úspory energetické energie
  5. Základní principy senzorů ovzduší a jejich jednotlivé typy
  6. Další senzory pro monitorování prostředí
  7. Procesory STM32
  8. IEEE802.15.4
  9. ZigBee, Matter, Thread
  10. Lora, LoraWAN
  11. Zabezpečení přenášených dat, proprietární protokoly
  12. Konstrukce nízkopříkonových zařízení
  13. Rezerva

 

 

 

 

 

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

  1. Úvod do problematiky elektroniky pro monitorování životního prostředí a měření osvětlení
  2. Měření teploty, relativní vlhkosti a atmosférického tlaku
  3. Měření půdní vlhkosti a kvality vody
  4. Meteostanice pro měření kvality vzduchu s odesíláním dat na internet
  5. Měření spotřeby elektrické energie a energetická optimalizace
  6. Procesory STM32 - HAL, programování
  7. Ethernet, LwIP, protokol MQTT
  8. Protokol Zigbee
  9. Protokoly Matter/Thread
  10. Protokol Lora/LoraWAN
  11. Návrh proprietárního protokolu
  12. Optimalizace spotřeby
  13. Rezerva - náhradní cvičení
This course was created by the project Akcelerace zelených dovedností a udržitelnosti na VUT v Brně with registration number NPO_VUT_MSMT-2143/2024-5.