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About the Course

The explosive growth of the “Internet of Things” is changing our world and the rapid drop in price for typical IoT components is allowing people to innovate new designs and products at home. In this first class in the specialization you will learn the importance of IoT in society, the current components of typical IoT devices and trends for the future. IoT design considerations, constraints and interfacing between the physical world and your device will also be covered. You will also learn how to make design trade-offs between hardware and software. We'll also cover key components of networking to ensure that students understand how to connect their device to the Internet. Please note that this course does not include discussion forums. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Define the term “Internet of Things” 2. State the technological trends which have led to IoT 3. Describe the impact of IoT on society 4. Define what an embedded system is in terms of its interface 5. Enumerate and describe the components of an embedded system 6. Describe the interactions of embedded systems with the physical world 7. Name the core hardware components most commonly used in IoT devices 8. Describe the interaction between software and hardware in an IoT device 9. Describe the role of an operating system to support software in an IoT device 10. Explain the use of networking and basic networking hardware 11. Describe the structure of the Internet 12. Describe the meaning of a “network protocol” 13. Explain MANETs and their relation to IoT...

Top reviews

K

Oct 1, 2020

This is really a very good course for the people who want to understand the IoT & Cloud computing from basic to enhanced level. The practical approach of assignment of each area is fantastic.

DS

Oct 16, 2021

Good course series if you are new to IOT and embedded systems. The instructor gives weekly assignments and it is easy to understand. Highly recommend to people who is new to IOT and Embedded systems.

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By Ankit s

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Jun 6, 2020

Very good course for beginners. All topics are covered properly and after this you have good knowlege of working of iot

By Ishan W

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May 28, 2020

The course provides in depth knowledge while making us understand the practical application of the Inter net of Things.

By Mogith P N

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Jun 27, 2021

one of the best introductory course to grasp the basics of IoT and embedded systems, prof ian harris was remarkable .

By JITEN S

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Sep 22, 2020

It is a very good course for a beginner. As a newbie to this field it helps to understand the required basic concepts.

By Avinash S

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Aug 11, 2020

Amazing course and I really loved the way the things are explained so simply just like an story, it is a great course.

By Mukhtar H

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May 30, 2020

This Course gives a very good view to the learner about IoT devices and embedded systems in a very simple a clear way

By Parvathy S

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May 20, 2020

Perfect for beginners. The presentation was on point and this course has definitely piqued my interest in the subject.

By Bhargav R G

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Jul 21, 2019

The course is very good. The instructor way of explaining the concepts is good.Learnt a lot of things from the course.

By hassan j

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Mar 25, 2019

This course indeed help me out to understand the basics of IoT embedded systems and Thanks alot to coursera community.

By Philip C

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Mar 10, 2017

Excellent course if you're new to the topic. The professor describes the concepts in a clear, easy to understand way.

By Georges-Emmanuel P

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Sep 26, 2016

Step by Step from scratch.

Very good lectures, presentations and explanations given by Prof. Ian G. Harris...

Thanks!

By Ramesh B J C

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Apr 22, 2016

Brilliant. Simple, straight to the point delivery. Interesting and encouraging assignments boosts enthusiasm.

Thank you

By Alberto C Y

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Nov 29, 2015

Very interesting and instructive, ideal to start in the world of Internet of things for people who have not yet known.

By Saurabh D

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Oct 22, 2021

this was really an informative course for beginners like me. thank you professor for this amazing series of lectures.

By YUVRAJ S

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May 30, 2020

it was fantastic and amazing course. Got chance to know the iot devices and interfacing between hardware and sofware

By Anand k K

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Jan 20, 2021

very good explanation of necessary concepts. Quiz and Assignments helped me to learn the introductive parts of IoT.

By NAVULURI G P 2

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Nov 5, 2020

This course helped me understand the basic things involved in IoT. This is the perfect starter to the world of IoT!

By Tushar T

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Jul 14, 2020

This is amazing course d the concern faculty is really good. They were giving all the important details. Thank you.

By Prahlad P

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Jun 1, 2020

It's is a very helpful to all students .so thanks a lot for this course and professor whose teacher all. Students .

By Prajwal D

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May 16, 2020

Learning from Prof.Ian was really great and I have obtained a great infrastructure for building IOT device thankyou

By PATEL J Y

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Mar 20, 2020

Best course so far...i want to thank you, sir, for this excellent teaching ability and the way the course is built.

By Nikhil y

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Mar 11, 2019

that was too good experience for me.by that i learn something new about technology it can help in my upcoming time.

By NAJM A F A A A

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Feb 4, 2020

It is a very helpful course that introduced to me the basics of electronics and embedded systems, very recommended

By Himanshu S

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Jun 20, 2019

Great course for those who don't have any prior knowledge or want to revise about IOT devices or embedded systems.

By Ehab M A

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Aug 25, 2016

On of the best courses.Really benefit from it .I recommend this course for anyone who wants to start an IOT course