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An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine

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The Raspberry Pi is a small, affordable single-board computer that you will use to design and develop fun and practical IoT devices while learning programming and computer hardware. In addition, you will learn how to set up up the Raspberry Pi environment, get a Linux operating system running, and write and execute some basic Python code on the Raspberry Pi. You will also learn how to use Python-based IDE (integrated development environments) for the Raspberry Pi and how to trace and debug Python code on the device. Please note that this course does not include discussion forums.

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Python Programming
Internet Of Things (IOT)
Raspberry Pi

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Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Module 1

This module describes the basic functionality the Raspberry Pi B+ board. I'll describe how to set up the board, configure it, and use it. An important point differentiating Raspberry Pi from the Arduino platform which we have talked about previously is that Raspberry Pi uses an operating system. I'll describe some of the implications of an operating system on the behavior of the Raspberry Pi as an IoT device.

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 55 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Module 1 Introduction (Video)1m

Lecture 1.1 - Raspberry Pi Board (Updated)2m

Lecture 1.2 - Raspberry Pi Processor5m

Lecture 1.3 - Raspberry Pi vs. Arduino (Updated)7m

Lecture 2.1 - Operating System Benefits7m

Lecture 2.2 - Processes8m

Lecture 2.3 - Raspberry Pi IoT4m

Lecture 3.1 - Raspberry Pi Setup5m

Lecture 3.2 - Raspberry Pi Configuration5m

Lecture 3.3 - Overclocking (Updated)8m

4 readings

Pre-Course Survey10m

Course Overview10m

Module 1 Objectives10m

Module 1 Reading10m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Module 2

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 44 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Module 2 Introduction (Video)1m

Lecture 1.1 - Linux Basics4m

Lecture 1.2 - Login2m

Lecture 1.3 - Linux Filesystem (Updated)3m

Lecture 2.1 - Navigating the Filesystem (Updated)8m

Lecture 2.2 - Text Editors (Updated)4m

Lecture 2.3 - Accessing Files4m

Lecture 3.1 - Permissions6m

Lecture 3.2 - Processes3m

Lecture 3.3 - Linux Graphic User Interface3m

2 readings

Module 2 Objectives10m

Module 2 Reading10m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Module 3

We present the basics of the Python programming language to prepare you for programming on the Raspberry Pi. Many languages can be used but Python is the most convenient for the Raspberry Pi because convenient APIs are provided for basic operations such as controlling the pins. Python is a powerful language with useful features that we will present so that you can use these features to control the Raspberry Pi.

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 45 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Module 3 Introduction (Video)1m

Lecture 1.1 - Python on Raspberry Pi7m

Lecture 1.2 - Python Programming Environment6m

Lecture 1.3 - Python Expressions3m

Lecture 2.1 - Strings6m

Lecture 2.2 - Functions4m

Lecture 2.3 - Function Arguments3m

Lecture 3.1 - Lists3m

Lecture 3.2 - List Methods3m

Lecture 3.3 - Control Flow5m

2 readings

Module 3 Objectives10m

Module 3 Reading10m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Module 4

In this module we describe how to communicate with devices through the pins of the Raspberry Pi. We examine the RPi.GPIO library which provides Python functions used to access the pins. We discuss how to set up the pins, apply digital voltages, and generate Pulse Width Modulated signals. We also describe the Tkinter Python library and show how it can be used to access pins through a graphic user interface.

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 52 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Module 4 Introduction (Video)1m

Lecture 1.1 - General Purpose IO Pins6m

Lecture 1.2 - Protocol Pins4m

Lecture 1.3 - GPIO Access4m

Lecture 2.1 - General Purpose IO Pins (Updated)4m

Lecture 2.2 - Pulse Width Modulation8m

Lecture 2.3 - Demo of a Blink5m

Lecture 3.1 - Graphic User Interface6m

Lecture 3.2 Tkinter Library3m

Lecture 3.3 - Interaction6m

3 readings

Module 4 Objectives10m

Module 4 Reading10m

End-of-Course Survey10m

1 practice exercise

Module 4 Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM THE RASPBERRY PI PLATFORM AND PYTHON PROGRAMMING FOR THE RASPBERRY PI

by DRMar 8, 2017

Content is interesting, even the Twitter section (which looks unrelated to the main goal of the course). Some classes were recorded using Python 2 while the course targets Python 3.

by JPApr 27, 2017

It was very good, all the basics about python and the raspberry pi platform. I would like if you publish a book to read about the topics, for example I have been reading the book "Think Python".

by SPMay 11, 2021

Its an amazing course, well put together and easy to understand. Props to the professor for taking his valuable time to teach us. Cant wait to move one to the next course with him.

by HBDec 24, 2015

Really nice and easy introduction to Raspberry Pi and Python. I loved the part when the professor said something about Scratch, like 'we'll not use it, we're way above it'. :)

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About the An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization

Design, create, and deploy a fun IoT device using Arduino and Raspberry Pi platforms.

This Specialization covers embedded systems, the Raspberry Pi Platform, and the Arduino environment for building devices that can control the physical world. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll apply the skills you learned by designing, building, and testing a microcontroller-based embedded system, producing a unique final project suitable for showcasing to future employers. Please note that this specialization does not offer discussion forums.

An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

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