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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

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.

SD

May 29, 2020

This couse is full of benefit. Content of the course is very accurate. Teacher who was teaching was also good. I would suggest to all the beginner to learn this topic who are interested in IoT field.

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By Maryala V V

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Apr 5, 2020

I learned which I did not lean in my class

tq sir for teaching good

By Rhea B

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Aug 8, 2018

Concepts were taught extremely well. I thoroughly enjoyed learning.

By Hemant S

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Jul 14, 2018

More content should be there about networking such as MQTT protocol

By Sivanth A

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Oct 16, 2021

IT HELPED ME A LOT IN UNDERSTANDING ABOUT HOW USED FRIENDLY IOT IS

By Son N R

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May 22, 2021

An overall image of IoT and Embedded systems. Good starting point.

By felipe

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Sep 19, 2020

great course, is a complete indroduction to IOT, I I recommend it!

By Lisa M N

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Jun 29, 2020

Amazing professor, great content. Definitely worth it as an intro.

By SCOTT V

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Apr 30, 2020

Learned a lot; great course. Professor Ian Harris is a great teac

By gsasikala

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Apr 29, 2020

Delivered Lecture given for me an idea behind the necessity of IOT

By Harsh P

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Jan 3, 2019

Very good starting if you are looking for embedded systems and IoT

By MAKRAM B A

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Mar 23, 2018

One of the best courses on coursera platform , thank you very much

By Manuel G

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Oct 22, 2017

Very explanatory and concise course. It covered all basic aspects.

By Mayur P

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Sep 20, 2017

Was very helpful course to understand the IOT and Embedded Systems

By Carlos N

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Oct 5, 2016

Overall a comprehensive introduction to IoT Systems for everybody!

By Oyebanji J H

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Jun 21, 2016

Was well broken down really. A good introduction i'll have to say.

By Félix d P H

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Feb 4, 2023

Very well explained with updated contents and interesting topics!

By Adele P

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Aug 28, 2020

This course was a great introduction to IoT and Embedded systems.

By DANILO A M D S

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Jul 4, 2020

Now I can tell and teach to something about these topics. Thanks!

By Bibhash K

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Jun 5, 2020

Thank You For making my Knowledge in field of Internet of Things.

By Dharuv D

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May 14, 2020

This course is very good and beneficial to the beginners of IOT.

By Aswini

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Dec 30, 2019

Excellent course to learn. I learnt many topics from this course.

By Rohit S R

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Jun 18, 2017

Awesome course ans i have done,they are teaching with very basics

By DHRUV C

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Sep 20, 2024

it was great time.. learned useful things from great instructors

By Dinesh M S

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Jan 29, 2022

I very well understood the basics of networking and IoT devices.

By Carlos H

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Dec 30, 2020

A great course where even the experienced learned something new.