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Course Syllabus

Your week-by-week roadmap to mastering Smart Sensors and IoT

Mini-Course Syllabus Overview

This syllabus provides a structured, hands-on path to help you grasp the essentials of smart sensor systems and the Internet of Things—no prior experience required. Each week combines bite-sized theory with practical tasks and community discussion. Downloadable materials, quizzes, and project ideas support your progress throughout.

Visual summary of the course syllabus structure
Week 1: Fundamentals of Smart Sensors
  • What is a sensor? Real-world examples
  • Types: analog vs. digital sensors
  • Sensor architectures and components
  • Practical: Build a basic sensor circuit (simulated/real)
Downloadable checklist & practice quiz
Week 2: IoT Architecture and Communication Protocols
  • Understanding IoT: Key concepts & terminology
  • IoT system layers: Device, Gateway, Cloud
  • Connectivity options: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, etc.
  • Communication protocols: MQTT, HTTP, CoAP
  • Practical: Connecting a sensor to the Internet (demo/simulation)
Protocol guides & discussion
Week 3: Data Collection, Processing & Visualization
  • How sensors generate and transmit data
  • Data storage and basic analytics
  • Data visualization: tools and techniques
  • Practical: Visualize your collected sensor data (CSV/online)
Sample datasets & mini-project
Week 4: Applications, Projects & Case Studies
  • Real-life IoT and smart sensor solutions (industry, home, health, more)
  • Capstone project ideas: Monitor environment, smart device alert, and more
  • Community project sharing & feedback
  • Future trends & learning paths
Project guide & certificate info
Note: Each topic includes recommended supplemental readings and downloadable resources. No expensive hardware required—all practical tasks can be completed virtually or with minimal low-cost kits.

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