by taking online free course on
"UT.6.01x Embedded Systems - Shape the World "
This is a hands-on, learn-by-doing course that shows you how to build solutions to real-world problems using embedded systems. Each student will purchase a Texas Instruments TM4C123 microcontroller kit and a few electronic components. This microcontroller has a state of the art ARM Cortex M4 processor.
"At the conclusion of this course you will be able to build your own arcade-style game on NOKIA LCD."
- Title of the course – UT6.01x – Embedded Systems – Shape the world
- Duration of the course – 15 weeks
- Who is teaching the course? – Prof. Jonathan Valvano and Prof. Ramesh Yerraballi of UT, Austin
- Who can take the course? Anyone who wishes to learn about embedded systems!
- When is this course starting? Jan 24, 2014
- How many hours do I need to spend in a week? – At least 10 hours a week. (Ekalavya perhaps spent more.)
- What prerequisites are needed? You must be familiar with C programming, Digital Design, and concepts of Computer Architecture.
- What is the nature of the course? – Apart from lectures, you will have hands-on assignments which you must complete to benefit from the course. (Imagine Ekalavya just taking a theory class on archery.)
- What will I need to take the course? You will also need access to a good Internet connection. If you intend to do the experiments in the convenience of your home, you will need a TM4C123 TIVA Launchpad and some parts (resistors, LED, wires, etc.) – these are explained in Swanland’s blog; you can purchase the components from the links provided therein. You will benefit from a copy of the book from Prof. Valvano – Introduction to Embedded Systems – Vol 1. While it is best to buy yourself a copy, you can also benefit from the course landing page.
- How can I enroll? Visit this website to get started.
- Will I get a certificate? If you enroll for the free course and audit the class, you will not receive any certification. If you formally enrol and complete the course, you will receive a certification that can be useful when you go job hunting.
- What is the course website? – Here it is: http://users.ece.utexas.edu/~valvano/edX/
It might be cheaper if we purchase all the components separately rather than ordering the kit. Do you have any idea if local electronics components markets in India stock this microcontroller kit?
ReplyDeleteSorry for late reply. I generally go for local market for purchasing components individually and if components not available then i purchase it from online (for eg. elements14) there are so may online store you can find easily.
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