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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

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.

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 Ronald P S

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Aug 12, 2020

Informative. Adds up to current knowledge.

By ROBERT A R V T C

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Aug 11, 2020

it was very helpful for us thanks coursera

By B F

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Jun 21, 2020

I learn a lot in just four weeks of course

By B G

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May 20, 2020

Good experience in submitting assignments.

By Tarun R

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May 12, 2020

VERY GOOD,I LEARNED A LOT FROM THIS COURSE

By ARITRA S

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May 9, 2020

This course is very helpful for beginners.

By Aforolagba H

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Apr 30, 2020

Nice Instructor, i can't wait to continue.

By Joaquin T

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Apr 20, 2020

Amazing instructor. Explains really well.

By Sancho V T M J

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Apr 9, 2020

Ian Harris was amazing at explaining IOT!

By Md S H

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Nov 10, 2019

It's really good initiative course for me.

By Adarsh s

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Apr 8, 2019

Best for learning iot.

Very good content .

By Deleted A

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Jan 14, 2019

thanks courser instructor explains clearly

By PINAPATHRUNI M M B

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May 28, 2018

I have learnt a lot right from the basics

By Ashok D

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Dec 15, 2017

Excellent course to get introduced to IoT!

By Edward S

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Jun 3, 2017

I like how Prof Harris explain all the sub

By ratneswar r

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Feb 7, 2017

Excellent course work..Loved the lectures.

By Boris M

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Jun 15, 2016

I am very happy to learn from this course!

By Paresh D

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Jun 8, 2016

hats off to the teacher.Great explaination

By pradeep d

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Jan 27, 2016

Excellent introduction to the IoT concept.

By Varadaraja S

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Nov 16, 2015

wonderful course, helped a lot. Thank you.

By Chethan B N

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Sep 18, 2015

Excellent course love it..................

By yigit k

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Feb 14, 2025

nice introduction, very versatile course.

By Juan M

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Oct 9, 2023

it gives a clear and concise introduction

By MS. G R

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Nov 10, 2021

excellent course and the activities in it

By Ashish S

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Sep 23, 2021

Good course, well taught by sir Ian Har,.