Introduction to Physical Computing
Discover the rapid evolution of household tech and the rise of microcontrollers in physical computing with this course from the IoC and the Lancaster University.
Duration
2 weeks
Weekly study
2 hours
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How it works
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Get an introduction to the technology behind physical computing
The latest tech, code and innovations no longer exclusively reside inside computers and laptops. They are now inside microcontrollers, and your phone, watch, and kettle can all be examples of physical computing.
On this course, you’ll explore what physical computing is, how it’s changed over the years and what it’s growing into.
You’ll explore the anatomy of physical computing and debate the ethical considerations of physical computing applications.
You’ll also explore the creative uses of this technology and follow the careers of people working in the physical computing industry.
Featured in the UK government’s The Skills Toolkit collection.
What topics will you cover?
- Physical computing
- The architecture of a physical computing system
- The ethics surrounding physical computing
- Careers/pathways in physical computing
- What the Internet of Things (IoT) is
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