1. IoT Fundamentals:

• Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) and its key concepts.
• Use cases and applications of IoT in various industries.

2. Components of the IoT Architecture:

• The four layers of IoT architecture: devices, connectivity, data processing, and application.
• Sensors and actuators used in IoT devices.
• Communication protocols for IoT networks.
• Management and provisioning of IoT devices.

3. Processing and Analyzing IoT Data:

• Big data and its role in processing IoT data.
• Analysis techniques to extract insights from IoT data.
• Cloud computing and edge computing for processing IoT data.

4. Software Design for IoT:

• Microservices architectures for IoT applications.
• Security and privacy in IoT solutions.
• Developing mobile and web applications to interact with IoT devices.

5. Tools and Technologies for IoT:

• Development platforms for IoT applications.
• Management tools for IoT devices.
• Cloud services for IoT.

In addition to the above, the course might also include:

• Practical examples of IoT implementations.
• Future trends in software architecture for IoT.
• Considerations on the social and ethical impact of IoT solutions.