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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Offered by the University of California San Diego, and Coursera the Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices certification course is a small certificate course that can be completed within a time span of 16 hours. If one has access to internet, and is able to use the mobile application or website of Coursera, can register, and start learning the programme.
The Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices training will help the candidates understand how communications from the the real world is done using Smartphone processors. Through this course syllabus, the candidates will be able to make informed choices about the frequency of a sample. The students will also be gaining expertise on the different types of sensors, so that data from these sensors can be used for mobile-enables products.
The Highlights
- 100% online
- 16 hours of learning
- Self-paced offering
- A small programme
Programme Offerings
- Shareable Certificate
- Flexible Deadlines
- Small course
- Mainly Taught in English
- Available in Subtitles.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3 4670 | yes | Coursera |
The Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices certification fee for full course, and no certificate is free whereas if any requirement for a course certificate is there then one must purchase it for Rs. 4,579. This purchase course option will be giving a shareable certificate.
Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices Fee Details
Description | Amount (In INR) |
Purchase Course | Rs. 4,579 |
Full Course, No Certificate | Free |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Upon completion, whoever has chosen the purchase course option shall receive an Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices certification by Coursera.
What you will learn
The Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices certification syllabus will help in learning the following things:
- Estimate frequency of a sample, and required bit-width related to different sensors.
- Program GPIOs for enabling the communication between the common sensors, and DragonBoard 410c..
- Writing different codes for data acquisition codes like passive and active infrared (IR) sensors, cameras, microphones, GPS, ultrasonic sensors, accelerometers, etc.
- Learning to write applications that help in sensor data processing and taking specific actions, like LED matrices for digital signage, stepper motors, and gaming, etc
Who it is for
The Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices certification can be an ideal course to study for those like software developers, or engineers who want to create softwares to develop sensory data.
Admission Details
To get admission to the Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices classes, the students can follow these steps:
Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/internet-of-things-sensing-actuation
Step 2: After step 2, start by clicking the ‘Enrol Now button’.
Step 3: Next signing up or singing in into Coursera, and selecting the type of course will successfully give admission.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Specialization Trailer
- Let's take a look at all our Modules!
Readings
- Course 3 Slides
- Course Parts list
Videos
- Introduction to the Lectures
- What's in Sensor
- Sensing and Actuation Paradigms
- Inspiration from Hollywood
- Discrete Signals and digital Signal Processing
- Life below the Nyquist (Advanced)
- Resolution, Bandwidth, and Power
Practice Exercise
- Lecture Module Quiz
Videos
- Getting ready for module 1!
- Introduction to Lesson 1
- Acronyms (DragonBoard™ 410c)
- Acronyms (General)
- Frequent Terminology
- A look back at Lesson 1
- Introduction to Lesson 2
- Ohm's Law
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Bluetooth
- Operational Amplifiers
- A look back at Lesson 2
- Introduction to Lesson 3
- Java
- Python
- Breadboards
- A look back at Lesson 3
Readings
- Module 1 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
- Ohm's law and circuit supplementals
- Python and Java supplementals
Practice Exercise
- Module 1
Videos
- Getting ready for module 2!
- Introduction to Lesson 1
- GPIO Defined
- GPIO, project specific uses
- GPIO, overall uses
- A look back at Lesson 1
- Introduction to Lesson 2
- Pin layout
- Pin access
- A look back at Lesson 2
- Introduction to Lesson 3
- Multi-Purpose Pins (MPP) vs. GPIO
- Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C)
- Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
- Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)
- Pulse-Code Modulation (PCM)
- A look back at Lesson 3
- Introduction to Lesson 4
- GPIO access with Android
- GPIO access with Ubuntu
- A look back at Lesson 4
- Introduction to Lesson 5a
- Modify boot script
- GPIO Library (Java)
- Make your application (Gradle)
- Make your application (Manually)
- A look back at Lesson 5a
- Introduction to Lesson 5b
- Python and other languages
- GPIO Library
- Build your program
- A look back at Lesson 5b
- Video Challenge!
Readings
- Module 2 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
- Modify the Android boot script.
- GPIO Library (Python)
- First Python program (LED test).
- Peer review assignment (Cheat sheet)
Practice Exercise
- Module 2
Videos
- Getting ready for Module 3!
- Introduction to Lesson 1
- Amplifiers
- Op-Amps
- DragonBoard™ 410c pin voltages
- A look back at Lesson 1
- Introduction to Lesson 2
- Specification matching
- Theory and Calculations
- Amplifier Diagram (NTE987)
- Weighing your options
- A look back at Lesson 2
- Introduction to Lesson 3a
- Parts and tools required
- Putting it together
- A look back at Lesson 3a
- Introduction to Lesson 3b
- Parts and tools required
- Soldering tips
- PCB amplifier breakdown
- A look back at Lesson 3b
- Introduction to Lesson 4
- Debugging and Troubleshooting (Breadboard)
- Debugging and Troubleshooting (PCB)
- See the difference (LED test)
- A look back at Lesson 4
- Video Challenge!
Readings
- Module 3 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
Practice Exercise
- Module 3
Videos
- Getting ready for Module 4!
- Introduction to Lesson 1
- What makes them different from other motors
- Typical components of the stepper motor
- Deeper look at how they work
- A look back at Lesson 1
- Introduction to Lesson 2
- H-Bridge IC Chip
- Circuit layout
- Stepper sequence
- A look back at Lesson 2
- Introduction to Lesson 3
- Building the Circuit
- Setting up the code!
- Stepper Motor Demo
- A look back at Lesson 3
Readings
- Module 4 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
- Python Code
Practice Exercise
- Module 4
Videos
- Getting ready for Module 5!
- Introduction to Lesson 1
- LED Matrix Kit
- 8x8 LED Matrix
- MAX7219 IC Chip
- A look back at Lesson 1
- Introduction to Lesson 2
- How it Works
- Matrix Customization
- A look back at Lesson 2
- Introduction to Lesson 3
- LED processor library
- Character Library
- Expanding to multiple blocks
- A look back at Lesson 3
- Introduction to Lesson 4
- Building the Circuit
- Message Display (Ubuntu)
- Dice Game (Ubuntu)
- CALIT2 Bird (Android)1
- A look back at Lesson 4
- Video Challenge!
Readings
- Module 5 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
- Python Code
Practice Exercise
- Module 5
Videos
- Getting ready for Module 6!
- Introduction to Lesson 1
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Applying this Sensor to the Remote
- A look back at Lesson 1
- Introduction to Lesson 2
- The Passive Infrared (PIR) Sensor
- PIR Sensor Demo
- A look back at Lesson 2
- Introduction to Lesson 3
- Parts list and circuit walkthrough
- IR Remote demo - Part 1 (Code)
- IR Remote demo - Part 2 (Demo)
- A look back at Lesson 3
Readings
- Module 6 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
- Python Code
- Python Code
Practice Exercise
- Module 6
Videos
- Getting ready for Module 7!
- Introduction to Lesson 1
- Bluetooth Overview
- Bluetooth Remote/Receiver Overview
- A look back at Lesson 1
- Introduction to Lesson 2
- Bluetooth Manager
- GPIO Input Parser
- Bluetooth Receiver / Remote
- Demo!
- A look back at Lesson 2
- Video Challenge!
Readings
- Module 7 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
Practice Exercise
- Module 7
Videos
- Getting ready for Module 8!
- Introduction to Lesson 1
- The Ultrasonic Sensor
- Ultrasonic Application
- Ultrasonic Demo
- A look back at Lesson 1
- Introduction to Lesson 2
- Server Recap
- Thread Concurrency
- Device Control
- Server Demo
- A look back at Lesson 2
- Video Challenge
Readings
- Module 8 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
Practice Exercise
- Module 8
Instructors
UC San Diego Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes more than 150 people have given a positive rating for this online programme.
Harinath Garudadri, and Ganz Chockalingam are the instructors.
No, this certificate programme is a standalone course.
University of California San Diego, song with Coursera lends a hand in offering this programme.
The completion time precisely takes around 16 hours