Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

University of California, Irvine

This course introduces the rapidly expanding world of the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems, exploring how technological trends are enabling new innovations. You'll learn about the societal impact of IoT, key design considerations, and the critical interplay between hardware and software components. We'll cover essential networking concepts to connect your devices to the Internet, preparing you for roles in IoT development and engineering. This course is for aspiring IoT developers, hardware engineers, and anyone interested in the foundational concepts of connected devices. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Define the Internet of Things and its impact on society. - Describe embedded systems, their components, and interactions with the physical world. - Analyze hardware and software trade-offs in IoT device design. - Explain basic networking, Internet protocols, and their role in IoT connectivity. To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of computer concepts.