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Introduction to Physical Computing
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Overview

Duration

2 weeks

Mode of learning

Online

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Introduction to Physical Computing
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Highlights

  • Duration 2 weeks
  • Weekly study 2 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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Introduction to Physical Computing
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Course details

More about this course
  • 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.
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Introduction to Physical Computing
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Curriculum

An Introduction to Physical Computing

Welcome to the course

What is physical computing?

Anatomy of physical computing

The implication of physical computing

End of Week 1

The Future of Physical Computing

Welcome to Week 2

How can physical computers be used creatively?

Who is working with physical computing?

What does the future hold for physical computing?

End of the course

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