Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

University of California, Irvine via Coursera

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English
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11 hours 48 minutes
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On-Demand
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Beginner
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Arabic, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Thai, Indonesian, Kazakh, Hindi, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, Hungarian, Bengali, Pashto, Urdu, Azerbaijani, Farsi

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An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

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This course introduces the rapidly expanding world of the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems, exploring how technological trends are enabling new innovations. You'll learn about the societal impact of IoT, key design considerations, and the critical interplay between hardware and software components. We'll cover essential networking concepts to connect your devices to the Internet, preparing you for roles in IoT development and engineering. This course is for aspiring IoT developers, hardware engineers, and anyone interested in the foundational concepts of connected devices. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Define the Internet of Things and its impact on society. - Describe embedded systems, their components, and interactions with the physical world. - Analyze hardware and software trade-offs in IoT device design. - Explain basic networking, Internet protocols, and their role in IoT connectivity. To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of computer concepts.

Syllabus

Internet of Things: Definition and Impact

Welcome to the world of the Internet of Things (IoT)! This module will define IoT, exploring its profound impact on society and how technological trends have enabled its rapid growth. You'll understand how IoT is changing design and innovation. By the end, you'll be able to define IoT and describe its societal ramifications. To succeed, focus on understanding the core concepts as they form the foundation for future modules.

Embedded Systems

Building on Module 1's IoT overview, this module delves into the design and implementation of embedded systems. You'll discover how IoT devices are 'embedded' to provide seamless functionality, interacting with the physical world through sensors and actuators. We'll discuss the structure of embedded systems and their crucial role in creating natural user interfaces. By the end, you'll understand embedded system design principles. Success Tip: Visualize how everyday objects use embedded systems to enhance their functionality.

Hardware and Software Components

Building on our IoT foundation, this module dives into the essential hardware and software components that power IoT devices. You'll explore the roles of dedicated hardware, microcontrollers, and the software that controls them. We'll also define the function of an operating system in an IoT context. By the end, you'll understand how hardware and software interact in IoT design. Tip: Pay close attention to the microcontroller's role as it's central to embedded systems.

Networking and the Internet

This module explores the crucial role of networking in the Internet of Things. You'll learn how IoT devices communicate with each other and with cloud-based servers, forming larger collective systems. We'll introduce the basics of networking, focusing on Internet protocols and Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs). By the end, you'll grasp why understanding network protocols is vital for IoT device design. Success Tip: Consider how different IoT applications rely on various network types.

Taught by

Ian Harris

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Neville A. Cross
17

The topic selection is good. Dr Harris has a good pace for talking. I am a geek and have played a bit with Arduino and Raspberry Pi. The ideas proposed are good, some of these I already knew. But putting all together help me draw new conclusions. I…

The topic selection is good. Dr Harris has a good pace for talking. I am a geek and have played a bit with Arduino and Raspberry Pi. The ideas proposed are good, some of these I already knew. But putting all together help me draw new conclusions. I feel that sometimes the examples are a bit improvised, and that he can provide better examples that are more fit for the topic. For instance, some examples are more related with computer and internet, than IoT. But then, the fact that I can appreciate that, shows that I am thinking on the concepts at hand.

This course do not have discussion. Some courses makes obligatory to write and comment, which to me is a waste of time. But on a other courses with free discussion board, looking at the questions from other students, I have gain insight on some topics. Obviously, also I have got help from peers. This introduction is about concept and ideas, which I felt at some point commenting. Perhaps for others this is something good, as you only focus on the material and pass the quiz and exams, no need to wander on different post that do not count toward grades. But, I am in for the learning.

Apart for those minor details, I have found the course good, interesting, and the examples are up to date. Great so far.
Ellie Ireland
24

Great course. I think it's targeted towards beginners with little to no knowledge of Internet of Things. It isn't the most in depth, but it's great if you're looking for something focused on recreation and not profession.
Anonymous

This is a nice course about IoT and I am happy that I am taking this course because it is increasing my knowledge leaps and bounds
Anonymous

Educational and exciting course for someone like me who knew nothing about IoT. As a deaf person, subtitles are very much appreciated. Thank you for a good course.
Ali Taheri
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Virat Amar
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Panagiotis Bouklis
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Alex Ivanov
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Omar Adel Maaly
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Fawad Khalil
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Sherif Hesham Abdel-hamid
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Colin Khein
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