Introduction to Physical Computing
About Course
Get an introduction to the technology behind physical computing
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.
Who developed the course?
Lancaster University
Lancaster University is a collegiate university, with a global reputation as a centre for research, scholarship and teaching with an emphasis on employability.
Institute of Coding
The Institute of Coding (IoC) is a national collaboration of employers, universities, and charities, on a mission to provide people from all walks of life with access to digital learning and career opportunities.
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