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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.

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.

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By Dama A

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Apr 16, 2016

Nice work, excellent content as well as faculty. Keep it up.

By kalpana k

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Jul 31, 2021

It was so good they provided all the information so clearly

By Ritesh P

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May 18, 2021

It was very good course. It help me a lot in basics of IOT.

By Abdulrahman K

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Feb 11, 2021

It is a good choice to start whit IoT and embedded systems.

By Yoganath P

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Nov 22, 2020

I learned more and more new knowledge of Internet of Things

By CHEEDE S

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Jun 26, 2020

It is an excellent course .i learned a lot from this course

By Abinash S

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Jun 20, 2020

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By VIKASH K C

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May 7, 2020

WAS VERY HELPFUL FOR ME I LEARNT LOTS OF THINGS AND ENJOYED

By PALLI H

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May 7, 2020

Thanks for cousera ,I earn so much knowledge from this ....

By Karthik V

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Nov 1, 2018

Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

By BOLLI G R

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May 5, 2018

its important to improve the skills about the basics of iot

By Alexander B

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Apr 1, 2018

Very good introduction to set a common ground on the topic.

By huzefa s

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Jul 3, 2017

Excellent courswork, provides a great insight on the topic.

By ANTOSHINY P

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Jun 11, 2017

very clear cut explanation for easy understanding. Love it.

By Saravanakumar R

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Jun 19, 2016

Neatly explained. No prerequisite needed. Very good course.

By SeeYong.Yee

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Oct 20, 2015

Simple course to gain knowledge on IoT and Embedded System.

By Krishnaraj S N

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Jan 17, 2025

Simply Outstanding, Best of the best course for a beginner

By Sooraj M

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Dec 21, 2021

Learn about iot devices , interfacing , network protocol .

By Arampath M S S K R

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Aug 23, 2021

Learnt lots of things. One of best investments in my life.

By PONS, J B

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Apr 25, 2021

It was fun and very educational, easy-to-follow. Thank you

By SK S

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Dec 30, 2020

lucky to have this opportunity to be a part of this course

By ANGEL F M S

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Nov 13, 2020

Un curso muy ameno e interesante lleno de datos muy útiles

By German L A

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Nov 10, 2020

Nice introduction to have an idea of how IOT systems work!

By Rashedul I

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Oct 12, 2020

Its really awesome. I learned a lot about IOT. Thanks sir.

By José A C D

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Aug 22, 2020

A good introduction to IOT, electronic and embeded systems