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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Embedded Systems by edX is an eight-week program that shows learners to build embedded systems and design them for specific electronic gadgets. Complex concepts such as digital locking, microcontroller-based pacemakers, and traffic light controller are covered in the course. Jonathan Valvano- Professor, and Ramesh Yerraballi- Distinguished Senior Lecturer both from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering instruct the program.

From general principles to practical tips, this Embedded Systems program empowers its learners in building and programming circuits using the C language. Spread across ten learning modules, students will pick up debugging skills through software instrumentation, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes. Learners need to listen, practice the interactive learning tools given in the course, and implement them with the purchasable kit.

Offered by the University of Texas in Austin- ranked in the top 25 universities worldwide, students will need to purchase an instrument kit provided by the institute to complete the course and receive the Embedded Systems certification. The certificate needs to be additionally purchased by paying the required fee. The candidates may enroll in this course for free or by paying a certain amount of money. There are 2 tracks namely verified or audit track which offers direct access to the course materials. If the candidates opt for the verified mode they are entitled to unlimited access and if they opt for the audit access, they are going to receive only limited access to the course materials.

The Highlights

Eight-week course
Online program
Simulation labs
An intermediate program
In-depth learning
Lab kit
Self-paced with free audit access
A verified certificate
Video-based lectures
Video transcripts

Programme Offerings

Verified Course Completion Certificate
Online lectures
Video transcripts
Expert-driven curriculum
in-depth learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 16528	yes	University of Texas, Austin

The course materials for the Embedded Systems program are free of cost.
A certificate can be added to the learning process by paying a fee of ₹16,438

Embedded Systems course fee structure

Course	Fee
Embedded Systems	Free
Embedded Systems (certificate)	₹16,528

Eligibility Criteria

Those interested in pursuing the Embedded Systems program need to have a basic computer programming comprehension in any language, especially in arithmetic, logic, functions, loops, and variables. High school physics covering power, current, voltage, and resistance is also desirable.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

The Embedded Systems certification course will build an understanding for learners in:

Abstraction and modular designs in embedded systems
Function and style of C Programming
Use LEDs, switched, potentiometers, resistors, and liquid crystal displays in building circuits.
Synchronizing software and hardware output/input devices with motors, sensors, switches, sound, lights, and liquid crystal displays
Finite state machine to solve problems
Oscilloscopes, software instrumentation, and logic analyzers to debug
Construct a traffic light controller
Reading a datasheet

Who it is for

Anyone interested in building and designing systems for electronic gadgets will benefit from the Embedded Systems Certification by learning through practice on purchasable tools given additionally to through course.

Admission Details

To enrol for the Embedded Systems training, interested candidates can follow the given procedure:

Step 1: The Embedded Systems online course can be reviewed here: Embedded Systems - Shape The World: Microcontroller Input/Output | edX.

Step 2: Once done with reading through, students need to click on the ‘Enroll’ button to register for the course.

Step 3: EdX’s login page will open. For new learners, a new learning account needs to be created with either an email address or a social media handle.

Step 4: After creating the account, students can access the program from the learning dashboard.

Application Details

Joining the Embedded Systems Certification course merely requires the registering of a candidate onto the edX learning platform with either a social media account or mail address.

The Syllabus

Introducing the staff and course

Lab 2. Run existing project on LaunchPad with switch input and LED output

Lab 4. Debug a system with two inputs and two outputs

Lab 5. Write a C function and perform input/output

Lab 6. Write C software that inputs from a switch and toggles an LED output

Lab 7. Write C functions that inputs from a switch and outputs to two LEDs, which is a virtual pacemaker

Lab 8. Interface an external switch and LED and write input/output software

Lab 9. Write C functions using array data structures that collect/debug your system

Lab 10. Interface 3 switches and 6 LEDs and create a traffic light finite state machine

Instructors

University of Texas, Austin Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the optimal screen display for the arcade-style game?

A Nokia 5110 LCD screen is recommended for the handset gaming experience. Students can order the same from the University plus shipping charges.

2: Can I refer to a text source to study for the program?

Learners can purchase the textbook “Embedded Systems; Introduction to ARM Cortex- M Microcontrollers” ISBN: 978 – 1477508992 which is available on Amazon. However, the purchase of the textbook is not mandatory.

3: Apart from the kit, what are the other learning options for the program?

Students can opt to read, listen, and play with the course’s interactive tools, which makes the first option. The second option is to install a Keil uVision integrated development environment onto a Windows PC and do the lab assignment in a simulated model.

4: What are the LaunchPads I can use for the course certification?

To gain the Embedded Systems Certification, students need to use either an EK-TM4C123GXL or EK- LM4F120XL boards from Texas instruments to interact in lab discussion and obtain the certificate.

5: Under what sequence does this course fall?

The Embedded Systems online course is an introductory course in embedded systems that candidates can learn from to set a foundation. The next program is a continuation of the concepts mentioned in this course and includes more experiments.

6: How many learning modules does the course have?

The Embedded Systems Syllabus consists of 10 learning modules spread across eight weeks.