To understand the composition of embedded systems that may function as the connection of the Internet to the physical world
To study communication protocols for ubiquitous computing systems specifically power-aware communication protocols for networks of small devices
To gain knowledge to construct innovative-networked systems

1. Embedded Network systems – Representation of signals – Signal propagation – sensor principles – source detection and identification

2. Networking – Network position and synchronization – Energy management – Data management – Articulation, Mobility and infrastructure - Node architecture – Node data integrity – Experimental systems design – Design principles for Embedded Network systems

3. Wireless Sensor Networks – Architectures for WSN – Data aggregation - Routing concepts - Operating Systems for WSN – Sensor Programming

4. Automotive networked embedded systems – trends – time triggered communication – CAN for embedded systems – LIN standard – System software for automotive applications

5. Networked Embedded systems in Industrial Automation – Fieldbus Systems – Real-Time Ethernet – WLAN and WPAN for industrial environments