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Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/microbiome Imagine if there were an organ in your body that weighed as much as your brain, that affected your health, your weight, and even your behavior. Wouldn’t you want to know more about it? There is such an organ — the collection of microbes in and on your body, your human microbiome. |
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Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/fpga-hardware-description-languages This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5361, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Hardware Description Languages for Logic Design enables students to design circuits using VHDL and Verilog, the most widespread design methods for FPGA Design. It uses natural learning processes to make learning the languages easy. Simple first examples are presented, then language rules and syntax, followed by more complex examples, and then finally use of |
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Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/health-society-and-wellness-in-covid-19-times You may be encountering a world unlike any other generation. The public health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic has created a context of pervasive uncertainty, heightened anxiety, and social isolation that overlaps with a critical time of your own learning and development. The COVID-19 pandemic also has exacerbated long-standing inequalities and disparities, and recent events in the United States have laid bare historical and current realities of racism and systemic oppression. These challenges m |
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Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/aging-research-cannabis-cbd-thc This Healthy Aging and Future of Cannabis Research course is designed to have you think critically about the health effects of cannabis (i.e., marijuana) in the context of inflammation, exercise, and aging. You'll learn how inflammation and the microbiome may be related to the disorders discussed in class, and how cannabis may influence these disorders through modulating inflammation. We'll describe the relationship between the endocannabinoid system and exercise, and how cannabinoids may affect |
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History of Medical Cannabis (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/history-medical-cannabis-cbd-thc This History of Medical Cannabis course is designed to have you think critically about past, present, and future research on the health effects of cannabis by developing a more nuanced understanding of the barriers to research as well as different approaches to research. You will learn about the history of cannabis cultivation, the legal history of cannabis or "marijuana", and the obstacles that led to the lack of science on its medicinal use. You will also learn how to critically evaluate rese |
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How Do We Manage Climate Change? (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/how-do-we-manage-climate-change In this course, learners will identify the types of actions that we can pursue to address climate change. These actions fall into two broad categories: 1) mitigation, which refers to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enhance carbon sinks, and 2) adaptation, which refers to our preparations for climate impacts. We will explore the technologies, programs, and policies related to both mitigation and adaptation. Learners should leave the course with an improved ability to identify and ev |
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https://www.coursera.org/learn/ideal-gases Course 3 of Statistical Thermodynamics, Ideal Gases, explores the behavior of systems when intermolecular forces are not important. This done by evaluating the appropriate partition functions for translational, rotational, vibrational and/or electronic motion. We start with pure ideal gases including monatomic, diatomic and polyatomic species. We then discuss both non-reacting and reacting ideal gas mixtures as both have many industrial applications. Computational methods for calculating equili |
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Implementación de Actividades PhET para la Educación STEM (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/implementacin-de-actividades-phet-para-la-educacin-stem PhET Interactive Simulations (https://phet.colorado.edu/es), un proyecto de la Universidad de Colorado Boulder, ofrece simulaciones científicas y matemáticas divertidas, gratuitas, interactivas y basadas en la investigación para su uso en la educación primaria, secundaria y superior. Probamos y evaluamos exhaustivamente cada simulación para garantizar la eficacia educativa. Todas las simulaciones son de código abierto y gratuitas para todos los estudiantes y profesores. En este curso, aprenderá |
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Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/implementation-of-phet-activities-for-stem-education PhET Interactive Simulations ( https://phet.colorado.edu/ ), a project of the University of Colorado Boulder, provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations for use across, primary, secondary, and higher education levels. We extensively test and evaluate each simulation to ensure educational effectiveness. All simulations are open source and free to all students and teachers. In this course, you will learn how to effectively design and implement a Teacher Gu |
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Industrial IoT Markets and Security (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/industrial-iot-markets-security This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5385, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Developing tomorrow's industrial infrastructure is a significant challenge. This course goes beyond the hype of consumer IoT to emphasize a much greater space for potential embedded system applications and growth: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), also known as Industry 4.0. Cisco’s CEO stated: “IoT overall is a $19 Trillion market. IIoT is a significa |
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Input Filter Design (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/inputfilterdesign This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5707, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This is Course #3 in the Modeling and Control of Power Electronics course sequence. After completion of this course, you will gain an understanding of issues related to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), the need for input filters and the effects input filters may have on converter responses. You will be able to design |
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Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/integral-calculus-and-numerical-analysis-for-data-science Are you interested in Data Science but lack the math background for it? Has math always been a tough subject that you tend to avoid? This course will provide an intuitive understanding of foundational integral calculus, including integration by parts, area under a curve, and integral computation. It will also cover root-finding methods, matrix decomposition, and partial derivatives. This course is designed to prepare learners to successfully complete Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applic |
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Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/integrated-and-strategic-communication-campaigns Welcome to "Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns", the first course of the specialization, Strategic Communication Campaigns. Ever wanted to "get the word out" or create "buzz" for your organization? This course will leave you knowing how to deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time via the right channel. You will get started by understanding the best practices for communication campaigns and learning the basics around how to tell the story that represents |
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International Business (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/international-business Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Become a Global Business Manager. Master international business strategies and methods for global ... |
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International Business and Culture (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-business-culture In this course, learners develop a solid understanding of how national cultures shape international human resource management, international marketing, and international business generally. The course provides an overview of international culture, human resource management (HRM), and marketing. This may seem like a peculiar grouping of topics, but successful international HR management and marketing are highly dependent on national culture. Without understanding a people’s culture, managing and |
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International Business Context (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-business-context This course on the context of international business provides an overview of the environments in which international business has existed in the past and how it operates in the present. First, the theory and history of international trade and the place of business in global trade are summarized. Next, the parallel topic of globalization and its impact on international business is reviewed. Then, the varied political, economic, and ethical environments in which international business must operate |
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International Business Operations (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-business-operations This course provides learners with a solid foundation in international supply, logistics, and foreign currency exchange. Foreign exchange is included in this course since it plays such an important role in planning and executing international operations. The first half of the course reviews critical roles that supply chain management, sourcing, logistics, and transportation play in contemporary global business. In the second half, the focus shifts to foreign currency exchange risks and methods f |
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International Business Venturing Abroad (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-business-venturing-abroad This course reviews and evaluates the many ways that businesses can engage in international commerce. First presented are the three decisions that any business needs to make to go global, including a model for country selection. Next, modes of exporting and importing are discussed, followed by a review of contract modes of entry such as licensing and franchising, and then foreign direct investment strategies such as joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions. The course concludes with a personal |
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Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/mind-machine-perspectives In this course, we will explore how individual problem solving, judgment, and decision making can be influenced by interpersonal and developmental factors. |
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Intro to the Arctic (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-to-the-arctic In this course you will first learn about the Arctic as a geographic region, the peoples the Arctic, and the long history of Arctic settlement and exploration. Attention then turns to key features of the Arctic environment – its climate and weather, features of the ocean, sea ice, lands and the Greenland Ice Sheet, and some of the rapid changes being observed. Learning Objectives: Appreciate the long history of the Arctic and its peoples. Recognize and recall the physical geography of the Arcti |
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Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduccion-a-las-simulaciones-phet-para-la-educacion-stem PhET Interactive Simulations (https://phet.colorado.edu/es), un proyecto de la Universidad de Colorado Boulder, ofrece simulaciones científicas y matemáticas divertidas, gratuitas, interactivas y basadas en la investigación para su uso en la educación primaria, secundaria y superior. Probamos y evaluamos exhaustivamente cada simulación para garantizar la eficacia educativa. Todas las simulaciones son de código abierto y gratuitas para todos los estudiantes y profesores. En este curso, aprenderá |
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Introduction to battery-management systems (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/battery-management-systems This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5730, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This course will provide you with a firm foundation in lithium-ion cell terminology and function and in battery-management-system requirements as needed by the remainder of the specialization. After completing this course, you will be able to: - List the major functions provided by a battery-management system and state their purpose - Match battery terminology |
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Introduction to Data Analytics for Business (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/data-analytics-business This course will expose you to the data analytics practices executed in the business world. We will explore such key areas as the analytical process, how data is created, stored, accessed, and how the organization works with data and creates the environment in which analytics can flourish. What you learn in this course will give you a strong foundation in all the areas that support analytics and will help you to better position yourself for success within your organization. You’ll develop skill |
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Introduction to Deep Learning (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-deep-learning-boulder Deep Learning is the go-to technique for many applications, from natural language processing to biomedical. Deep learning can handle many different types of data such as images, texts, voice/sound, graphs and so on. This course will cover the basics of DL including how to build and train multilayer perceptron, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), autoencoders (AE) and generative adversarial networks (GANs). The course includes several hands-on projects, includi |
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Introduction to Digital Advertising (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-digital-advertising The digital advertising landscape is complex. There are many different types of ads, including: display, video, audio, sponsored, native, social media and search. Consumer data and the ad tech that action on that data are both ubiquitous and complicated. As a result the sheer number of options available to digital marketers is hard to comprehend and manage. This course covers the major forms of digital advertising, from basic display ads to search to cutting-edge programmatic advertising concept |
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Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-embedded-systems Welcome to the Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments. This course is focused on giving you real world coding experience and hands on project work with ARM based Microcontrollers. You will learn how to implement software configuration management and develop embedded software applications. Course assignments include creating a build system using the GNU Toolchain GCC, using Git version control, and developing software in Linux on a Virtual Machine. The course concl |
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Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-fpga-design-embedded-systems This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5360, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Programmable Logic has become more and more common as a core technology used to build electronic systems. By integrating soft-core or hardcore processors, these devices have become complete systems on a chip, steadily displacing general purpose processors and ASICs. In particular, high performance systems are now almost always implemented with FPGAs. This |
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Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-high-performance-computing This course introduces the fundamentals of high-performance and parallel computing. It is targeted to scientists, engineers, scholars, really everyone seeking to develop the software skills necessary for work in parallel software environments. These skills include big-data analysis, machine learning, parallel programming, and optimization. We will cover the basics of Linux environments and bash scripting all the way to high throughput computing and parallelizing code. We recommend you are famili |
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Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-machine-learning-supervised-learning In this course, you’ll be learning various supervised ML algorithms and prediction tasks applied to different data. You’ll learn when to use which model and why, and how to improve the model performances. We will cover models such as linear and logistic regression, KNN, Decision trees and ensembling methods such as Random Forest and Boosting, kernel methods such as SVM. Prior coding or scripting knowledge is required. We will be utilizing Python extensively throughout the course. In this course |
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Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-phet-simulations-for-stem-education PhET Interactive Simulations ( https://phet.colorado.edu/ ), a project of the University of Colorado Boulder, provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations for use across, primary, secondary, and higher education levels. We extensively test and evaluate each simulation to ensure educational effectiveness. All simulations are open source and free to all students and teachers. In this course, you will learn how to access and share PhET simulations with your s |
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Introduction to Power Electronics (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/power-electronics This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5700, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This course introduces the basic concepts of switched-mode converter circuits for controlling and converting electrical power with high efficiency. Principles of converter circuit analysis are introduced, and are developed for finding the steady state voltages, current, and efficiency of power converters. Assignments include simulation of a dc-dc converter, an |
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Introduction to Public Relations and the Media (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-to-public-relations-and-the-media Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Launch Your Career in Public Relations. Learn strategies and tools to gain mastery in the field ... |
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Introduction to Python Functions (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-python-functions How many times have you decided to learn a programming language but got stuck somewhere along the way, grew frustrated, and gave up? This specialization is designed for learners who have little or no programming experience but want to use Python as a tool to play with data. In the second course, Introduction to Python Functions, you are going to learn and use functions predefined in Python and Python packages, you also are able to define functions as well. You will create and use functions to |
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Introduction to Python Fundamentals (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-python-fundamentals How many times have you decided to learn a programming language but got stuck somewhere along the way, grew frustrated, and gave up? This specialization is designed for learners who have little or no programming experience but want to use Python as a tool to play with data. The first course will introduce you to programming languages, with Python as an example. You are going to learn how to use variables and operators, as well as input/output and flow controls to build simple Python programs. |
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Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/r-programming-tidyverse This course is a gentle introduction to programming in R designed for 3 types of learners. It will be right for you, if: • you want to do data analysis but don’t know programming • you know programming but aren’t familiar with R • you know some R programming but want to learn the tidyverse verbs You will learn to do data visualization and analysis in a reproducible manner and use functions that allow your code to be easily read and understood. You will use RMarkdown to create nice do |
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Introduction to Robotics with Webots (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-robotics-webots Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Launch Your Career in Robotics. . Implement a Complete Mobile Manipulation Pipeline in The Webots ... |
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Introduction to Systems Engineering (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-systems-engineering Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. The design process every engineer should know. Master strategies to design, realize, and manage ... |
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Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/spacecraft-dynamics-kinematics The movement of bodies in space (like spacecraft, satellites, and space stations) must be predicted and controlled with precision in order to ensure safety and efficacy. Kinematics is a field that develops descriptions and predictions of the motion of these bodies in 3D space. This course in Kinematics covers four major topic areas: an introduction to particle kinematics, a deep dive into rigid body kinematics in two parts (starting with classic descriptions of motion using the directional cosin |
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Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/spacecraft-dynamics-kinetics As they tumble through space, objects like spacecraft move in dynamical ways. Understanding and predicting the equations that represent that motion is critical to the safety and efficacy of spacecraft mission development. Kinetics: Modeling the Motions of Spacecraft trains your skills in topics like rigid body angular momentum and kinetic energy expression shown in a coordinate frame agnostic manner, single and dual rigid body systems tumbling without the forces of external torque, how different |
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Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/leadership-style-high-performance-team Leadership of complex technical organizations is being challenged by the rapid pace of technology development, innovation and the new flexible workplace where employees working from anywhere demand to be engaged, motivated and recognized. This first Leading Technical Organizations course, "Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team", explores your personal leadership style, how value is created, how a leader multiplies their abilities by building high performance teams, and how your |
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Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/leading-oneself-with-personal-excellence Before we can lead others well, we must first learn to lead ourselves well. Knowing personal excellence is the culmination of this journey. In this course, you will describe how and why to set goals and create action plans, increase your focus and reduce distraction, harness motivation and flow state for performance, build self-efficacy and agency, and redefine your relationship with stress, anxiety, fear and adversity. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master |
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Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/leading-oneself-with-purpose-and-meaning Before we can lead others well, we must first learn to lead ourselves well. Knowing your why is an important part of this journey. In this course, you will identify your core purpose and recognize meaning in your life, explore the power of spirituality and embracing our mortality, create a lasting impact by serving a greater good, describe your character and practice personal excellence. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Ma |
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Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/leading-oneself-with-self-knowledge Before we can lead others well, we must first learn to lead ourselves well. Knowing thyself is the starting point on this journey. In this course, you will come to understand the importance of three forms of awareness, craft a personal identity, gain understanding of how you work best, learn to be strategic with your time and energy, manage cognitive biases, mental models and better understand your worldview. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Enginee |
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Leading Sustainable Community Transformation (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/sustainable-transformation Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. |
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Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/leds-semiconductor-lasers This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5605, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. LEDs and Semiconductor Lasers Course Introduction You will learn about semiconductor light emitting diodes (LEDs) and lasers, and the important rules for their analysis, planning, design, and implementation. You will also apply your knowledge through challenging homework problem sets to cement your understanding of the material and prepare you to apply in your |
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Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/linux-kernel-programming-yocto-project This course provides an introduction to Kernel Driver development for the Linux operating system. The Yocto build system is introduced, which students use to build their own custom Embedded Linux system through programming assignments. Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5306, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. This course builds on the assignments and knowledge obtained in the Linux System Prog |
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Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/linux-system-programming-introduction-to-buildroot This course provides an overview of System Programming for the Linux operating system, or software which is interfacing directly with the Linux Kernel and C library. The basic components of a Linux Embedded System, including kernel and root filesystem details are discussed. The Buildroot build system is introduced, which students use to build their own custom Embedded Linux system through programming assignments. Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot can also be taken for acade |
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M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/m2m-iot-interface-design-embedded-systems This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5348, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. M2M and IoT Interface Design and Protocols is the third of three classes in the Embedded Interface Design (EID) specialization, an online version of the on-campus EID class taught in graduate embedded systems design. This course is focused on connecting devices to each other and to the cloud to create prototypes and actual systems that flow data from devices |
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Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python (CourseraSpecs) Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Develop Foundational Machine Learning Skills. Add Supervised, Unsupervised, and Deep Learning ... |
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Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/magnetics-for-power-electronic-converters-v2 This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5703, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This course covers the analysis and design of magnetic components, including inductors and transformers, used in power electronic converters. The course starts with an introduction to physical principles behind inductors and transformers, including the concepts of inductance, core material saturation, airgap and energy storage in inductors, reluctance and magn |