On this course, you will explore how embedded systems are used in the world around us.

You will learn what makes an embedded system different from a general purpose system (such as a PC) and discover how embedded systems are specialised for a particular use case.

As you explore the iterative design process, you will discover how the purpose of a system affects how it is designed, from choosing its components to the look of the final product. You will also investigate the design of an algorithm and, ultimately, design your own embedded system.

Outcomes

You will be able to:

• Compare embedded systems to general-purpose systems
• Investigate the design of a smartwatch as an example of an embedded system
• Apply a design process to both an algorithm and a whole product
• Develop a prototype of an embedded system