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Electronics for Programmers

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Learners who complete Electronics for Programmers will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Firmware Engineer
A Firmware Engineer designs, tests, and maintains firmware that controls embedded systems and devices. This course can help you understand the components, principles, and techniques that Firmware Engineers use in their work. This course can be especially helpful if you work with or wish to work with embedded systems or other hardware.
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Mechatronics Engineer
A Mechatronics Engineer combines elements of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science to design and build systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, and computer components. This course can help you understand the components, principles, and techniques that Mechatronics Engineers use in their work. This knowledge can be helpful for working with Mechatronics Engineers, designing and implementing mechatronic systems, and troubleshooting mechatronics related issues.
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Embedded Systems Engineer
An Embedded Systems Engineer designs and builds computer systems that are embedded in larger devices or systems. This course can help you understand the components, principles, and techniques that Embedded Systems Engineers use in their work. This knowledge can be helpful for working with Embedded Systems Engineers, designing and implementing embedded systems, and troubleshooting embedded systems related issues.
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Computer Engineer
A Computer Engineer combines elements of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to design and build computer systems. This course can help you understand the components, principles, and techniques that Computer Engineers use in their work. This knowledge can be helpful for working with Computer Engineers, designing and implementing embedded systems, and troubleshooting computer related issues.
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Hardware Engineer
A Hardware Engineer designs and builds electronic devices and systems. This course can help you understand the components, principles, and techniques that Hardware Engineers use in their work. This knowledge can be helpful for working with Hardware Engineers, designing and implementing embedded systems, and troubleshooting hardware related issues.
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Robotics Engineer
A Robotics Engineer designs and builds robots. This course can help you understand the components, principles, and techniques that Robotics Engineers use in their work. This knowledge can be helpful for working with Robotics Engineers, developing and implementing software that interfaces with robots, and troubleshooting robotics related issues.
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Electrical Engineer
An Electrical Engineer designs and builds electrical systems. This course will expose you to concepts, language, and tools that Electrical Engineers use in their work. While it does not teach electrical engineering specifically, the course can help you build a foundation for understanding the types of devices and systems you may interact with on the job.
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Technical Writer
A Technical Writer creates and maintains technical documentation for products and services. This course can help you understand the components, principles, and techniques that Technical Writers use in their work. This course can be especially helpful if you need to create or maintain documentation for IoT or other embedded devices.
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Quality Assurance Engineer
A Quality Assurance Engineer tests and evaluates software and hardware products to ensure they meet quality standards. This course can help you understand the components, principles, and techniques that Quality Assurance Engineers use in their work. This knowledge can be helpful for working with Quality Assurance Engineers, designing and implementing quality assurance processes, and troubleshooting quality related issues.
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Software Tester
Software Testers evaluate software to determine if it functions properly and is free of defects. This course will expose you to concepts, language, and tools that software that interfaces with IoT and other embedded devices use. While it does not teach software testing specifically, the course can help you build a foundation for understanding the types of devices and systems you may interact with on the job.
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Data Analyst
A Data Analyst will use data to solve business problems. A Data Analyst will typically have strong programming and quantitative skills. While this course does not teach data analysis specifically, it can help you gain an understanding of the types of devices, systems, and data you may encounter on the job.
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Systems Analyst
A Systems Analyst will work with an organization's stakeholders to determine their needs. They will then design and implement technical solutions that fulfill or enhance an organization's goals. Technical solutions typically involve software, system infrastructure, and related technologies. This course can help equip you to work with programmers and other stakeholders to design and implement IoT and other embedded devices. It can also provide foundational knowledge for working with related software and electronic devices.
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Industrial Engineer
An Industrial Engineer designs and optimizes industrial processes and systems. This course can help you understand the components, principles, and techniques that Industrial Engineers use in their work. This knowledge can be helpful for designing and implementing industrial processes and systems that interface with or integrate with IoT and other embedded devices.
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Product Manager
A Product Manager oversees the development and marketing of a hardware or software product. A Product Manager will typically work with programmers, engineers, designers, and marketers. While this course does not teach product management, it may be helpful for understanding the types of challenges and opportunities you face when managing products that interface with IoT and other embedded systems.
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User Experience Designer
A User Experience Designer designs and evaluates the user experience of products and services. This course can help you understand the components, principles, and techniques that User Experience Designers use in their work. This knowledge can be helpful for designing and implementing user experiences for IoT and other embedded devices.
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The Art of Electronics: The x Chapters
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This classic textbook comprehensive reference on electronics. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic concepts to advanced circuit design.
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Practical Electronics for Inventors, Fourth Edition
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Practical guide to designing and building electronic circuits. It includes step-by-step instructions for a variety of projects.
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Make: Electronics
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Hands-on guide to learning electronics. It includes over 200 projects that teach the basics of electronics in a fun and engaging way.
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The Definitive Guide to the ARM Cortex-M3
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Making Embedded Systems: Design Patterns for Great...
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Make: Radio
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Great introduction to electronics for beginners. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic concepts to more advanced projects.
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Electronic Communications
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This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of electronics from a systems perspective. It covers topics such as signal processing, control systems, and power electronics.
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Digital Electronics
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This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of digital electronics. It covers topics such as logic gates, flip-flops, and microprocessors.
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Electronics Fundamentals
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Computer Architecture
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Computer Networks
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Introduction to Algorithms, fourth edition
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Algorithms
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Artificial Intelligence
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Operating System Concepts
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