GE2339 - Smart City - a Systems Engineering Perspective

The 21st century is an era of internet, information and data. In this course, students will explore the implications and opportunities for the development of smart cities and industries in Hong Kong and the region. They will learn from a systems engineering perspective in which they will focus on smart city development, the use of sensors, system design and development, the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics and visualisation, and intelligent manufacturing. Students will also learn about how these skills are influencing and shaping urban development. In addition, students will understand better the roles of systems engineers in today’s information era and recognize the importance of intelligent systems in the modern world. Students learning in this course will be based on cases presented throughout the course. Students will also work on their smart city project by building a prototype smart city (IoT) solution. Furthermore, student’s learning will be enriched by company visits and/or guest lectures from industrial engineering and management professionals and eminent professors.