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#1

An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization
Design, create, and deploy a fun IoT device using Arduino and Raspberry Pi platforms.

University of California, Irvine
Ian Harris

4 reddit posts
42 mentions

#2

Computer Architecture Course
In this course, you will learn to design the computer architecture of complex modern microprocessors.

Princeton University
David Wentzlaff

2 reddit posts
52 mentions

#3

Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering Course
Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics
In this course students learn the basic concepts of acoustics and electronics and how they can applied to understand musical sound and make music with electronic instruments.

University of Rochester
Robert Clark

7 reddit posts
33 mentions

#4

Digital Signal Processing 1 Course
Basic Concepts and Algorithms
Digital Signal Processing is the branch of engineering that, in the space of just a few decades, has enabled unprecedented levels of interpersonal communication and of on-demand entertainment.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Paolo Prandoni

2 reddit posts
29 mentions

#5

Power Electronics Specialization
Design modern switched-mode power converters; create high-performance control loops around power converters; understand efficiency, power density and cost trade-offs By 2030, 80% of all electrical energy will be processed by power electronics.

University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Robert Erickson

3 reddit posts
20 mentions

#6

Introduction to Power Electronics Course
This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5700, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Robert Erickson

2 reddit posts
14 mentions

#7

Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing Course
In this class you will learn the basic principles and tools used to process images and videos, and how to apply them in solving practical problems of commercial and scientific interests.

Northwestern University
Aggelos K. Katsaggelos

0 reddit posts
10 mentions

#8

MOS Transistors Course
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the course has been formed from an earlier version, which was actively run by the instructor and his teaching assistants.

Columbia University
Yannis Tsividis

2 reddit posts
4 mentions

#9

Introduction to Electronics Course
This course introduces students to the basic components of electronics: diodes, transistors, and op amps.

Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri

0 reddit posts
8 mentions

#10

Internet of Things and AI Cloud Specialization
This Specialization covers the development of Internet of Things (IoT) products and services—including devices for sensing, actuation, processing, and communication—to help you develop skills and experiences you can employ in designing novel systems.

University of California San Diego

0 reddit posts
6 mentions

#11

Interfacing with the Arduino Course
Arduino senses the environment by receiving inputs from add-on devices such as sensors, and can control the world around it by adjusting lights, motors, and other actuators.

University of California, Irvine
Ian Harris

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#12

Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi Course
The Raspberry Pi uses a variety of input/output devices based on protocols such as HDMI, USB, and Ethernet to communicate with the outside world.

University of California, Irvine
Ian Harris

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#13

Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems Course
This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5360, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

University of Colorado Boulder
Timothy Scherr

0 reddit posts
7 mentions

#14

Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments Course
Welcome to the Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments.

University of Colorado Boulder
Alex Fosdick

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#15

Introduction to Satellite Communications Course
How is a satellite built? How do they fly? How do they communicate and how does the network operate? You will get all the answers in this course from teachers and researchers from three schools associated with Institut Mines-Télécom.

Institut Mines-Télécom
Laurent Franck

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#16

Introduction to Systems Engineering Course
"Introduction to Systems Engineering" uses a structured yet flexible approach to provide a holistic, solid foundation to the successful development of complicated systems.

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Dr Mike Ryan

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#17

Building Arduino robots and devices Course
For many years now, people have been improving their tools, studying the forces of nature and bringing them under control, using the energy of the nature to operate their machines.

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Алексей Перепелкин

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#18

Wireless Communications for Everybody Course
This course will provide an introduction and history of cellular communication systems that have changed our lives during the recent four decades and will become an essential and inseparable part of human life.

Yonsei University
Kwang-Soon Kim

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#19

Robotics Specialization
The Introduction to Robotics Specialization introduces you to the concepts of robot flight and movement, how robots perceive their environment, and how they adjust their movements to avoid obstacles, navigate difficult terrains and accomplish complex tasks such as construction and disaster recovery.

University of Pennsylvania
Daniel Lee

2 reddit posts
30 mentions

#20

Nanotechnology Course
A Maker’s Course
How can we create nano-structures that are 10,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair? How can we “see” at the nano-scale? Through instruction and lab demonstrations, in this course you will obtain a rich understanding of the capabilities of nanotechnology tools, and how to use this eq...

Duke University
Nan M. Jokerst

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#21

Digital Systems Course
From Logic Gates to Processors
This course gives you a complete insight into the modern design of digital systems fundamentals from an eminently practical point of view.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Elena Valderrama

0 reddit posts
3 mentions

#22

Linear Circuits 1 Course
DC Analysis
This course explains how to analyze circuits that have direct current (DC) current or voltage sources.

Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#23

First Order Optical System Design Course
This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5600, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

University of Colorado Boulder
Amy Sullivan

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#24

Semiconductor Devices Specialization
The courses in this specialization can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5630-5632, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

University of Colorado Boulder

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#25

Optical Engineering Specialization
The courses in this specialization can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5600-5602, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

University of Colorado Boulder
Amy Sullivan

0 reddit posts
4 mentions

#26

Digital Signal Processing Specialization
This Specialization provides a full course in Digital Signal Processing, with a focus on audio processing and data transmission.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Paolo Prandoni

2 reddit posts
31 mentions

#27

Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design Course
This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5340, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

University of Colorado Boulder
James Zweighaft

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#28

Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture Course
Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture is a first dive into understanding embedded architectures and writing software to manipulate this hardware.

University of Colorado Boulder
Alex Fosdick

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#29

Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design Course
This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5361, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

University of Colorado Boulder
Timothy Scherr

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#30

Electric Power Systems Course
This course familiarizes you with standards and policies of the electric utility industry, and provides you with basic vocabulary used in the business.

University at Buffalo
Ilya Grinberg

0 reddit posts
1 mentions

#31

Embedding Sensors and Motors Specialization
The courses in this specialization can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5340-5343, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

University of Colorado Boulder
James Zweighaft

0 reddit posts
2 mentions

#32

FPGA Design for Embedded Systems Specialization
The objective of this course is to acquire proficiency with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)s for the purpose of creating prototypes or products for a variety of applications.

University of Colorado Boulder
Timothy Scherr

0 reddit posts
9 mentions