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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 Karthickk A

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May 25, 2020

Classes where really good, enthusiastic and usefull

By William L R

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Dec 3, 2019

Nice basic info. Very worthwhile. Nicely presented.

By Brandon A

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Oct 7, 2019

Awesome learning environment. Excellent instructor.

By GANGANI C W

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Oct 22, 2018

Learnt a lot from this course. Thank you very much.

By Aabed S

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Aug 25, 2018

A good introduction to IoT. Simple and to the point

By umesh c K

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Jun 8, 2018

THE COURSE IS FRESH FOR LEARNERS AND EXPLAINED WELL

By Mjesus S

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Nov 26, 2017

I have learn about Arduino and IOT with this course

By Z M

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Aug 22, 2017

Excellent presentation of knowledge on the subject.

By MILTIADIS M

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Jul 5, 2016

Well written and comprehesive course regarding IoT.

By Kirill B

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Nov 11, 2015

Very well prepared introductory course! I enjoy it!

By Vijay B

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Oct 14, 2015

awesome introduction to embedded computing and IoT.

By Deepak K

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Jul 20, 2021

best platform to learn in easy and efficient way..

By JOSE A M H

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Jun 15, 2021

Excelente curso, de mucha utilidad y muy practico

By Vincenzo V

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Apr 22, 2021

Very thorough explanations of interesting concepts

By Kamal L

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Feb 18, 2021

nice introduction!

everything was explained simply.

By SAMINENI P R C

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Jul 10, 2020

i learned a lot thanks to the opportunity coursera

By Marc K

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May 4, 2020

Great structure and clear explanations, thank you!

By Lord A

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Apr 4, 2020

Nice one.

Must for beginners who want to learn iot.

By SAGAR D

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Dec 19, 2019

Smart homing abilities are improved via the course

By Kartik R

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Nov 14, 2018

Great in-depth look into embedded systems and IoT.

By Durgi V B N

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May 8, 2018

Awesome, I have come across number of new concepts

By Farhan A

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Mar 10, 2018

Best Course for beginners who have interest in IoT

By Jill I

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Nov 8, 2017

Excellent introduction to IoT and embedded systems

By Varun R S

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Sep 17, 2017

Just an exceptional way to learn from Prof. Harris

By Beth L

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Jul 5, 2017

very simple and clear description of the basic kno