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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 AARON J P

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Nov 6, 2020

This course was good . it helped me learn about embeded systems.

By Dilip K N

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Oct 14, 2020

It's great course to start with your journey of learning the IoT

By Babawale O D

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Jul 25, 2020

I understood more than 90 per cent which is good by any standard

By GAWALI S

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May 19, 2020

the way of teaching by prof. Ian Harris sir is really excellent

By Mukesh C

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May 14, 2020

learn a lot of new things regarding IoT and networking.thank you

By Vinay K M

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Mar 27, 2018

Nice course for basic understanding for IoT and embedded system.

By Md. S M H

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Jan 2, 2017

This course was important for me. I have learnt a lot about IoT.

By Javeria E

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Sep 4, 2021

So good. Even better than I expected.Really Enjoying it so far.

By Touqeer_ a

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Feb 28, 2021

Very Satisfied Detailed Explanation of IoT devices and Internet

By SAI N V

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Feb 16, 2021

very helpful course. special thanks to coursera and uoc irvine.

By Alejandro C

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Aug 23, 2020

Nice content and great examples, thanks for this awesome intro!

By Pranjwal S

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Jul 31, 2020

Very good course loved the teaching of Ian Harris.

Thank you sir

By Priyabrata S 1

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Jul 17, 2020

Very nicely explained by instructor. I enjoyed the this course.

By Radhika N

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Jun 23, 2020

Great Course! Much of my skills are upgraded. Thank you so much

By Mohammed O S

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Apr 13, 2020

THIS IS THE BEST COURSE FOR LEARNING INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)..

By Manas T

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Aug 6, 2018

it was a wonderful experience learning.Thank you Ian harris. :)

By Paul-Anthony D

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May 15, 2018

Very concise and reachable intro to IoT. Ian Harris is awesome.

By umair n

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Apr 16, 2018

Very helpful for course for beginners who are entrusted in IoTs

By Subhadra G

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Feb 14, 2018

Very simple and concise material.Perfect course for a beginner.

By Tarek M s

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Apr 7, 2017

very useful for every one who interesting in electronics career

By siddhpurakishan

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Jan 8, 2017

This course is helpful to me. I have learnt so many new things.

By oladejo s

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Jun 23, 2022

well detailed Information, I like the teaching of Prof Harris.

By Abu S M S

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Aug 19, 2021

Now we are digital. So we need digital things as IoT.

Thanks...

By Harsha C

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Jul 18, 2020

Great course!! Explained from the basic level. Really helpful.

By SHRAVYA S

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Jul 9, 2020

A nice course to gain knowledge about IOT and Embedded Systems