University of Colorado Boulder Courses

Introduction to Power Electronics

3444 ratings at Coursera

Learn switched-mode converter principles, analyze steady-state voltages and currents, and model circuit efficiency for power electronics applications in electrical engineering.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Motors and Motor Control Circuits

1381 ratings at Coursera

Explore AC and DC motor principles, specifications, and control systems. Gain hands-on experience with motor selection, integration, and microprocessor-based control through practical lab exercises and projects.

• Coursera
• 1 day 12 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Semiconductor Physics

276 ratings at Coursera

Explore quantum theory, carrier behavior, and conduction in semiconductors. Gain insights into energy bands, carrier statistics, and dynamics for electronic device applications.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

619 ratings at Coursera

Gain hands-on experience with ARM microcontrollers, embedded software development, and build systems. Learn version control, Linux programming, and memory manipulation through practical projects.

• Coursera
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Converter Control

632 ratings at Coursera

Design and analyze feedback systems for switching regulators. Learn AC modeling, transfer functions, and controller design to meet requirements like output regulation, bandwidth, transient response, and disturbance rejection.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Optical Efficiency and Resolution

59 ratings at Coursera

Explore optical system design, from Gaussian beams to radiometry. Learn to analyze energy, resolution, and field of view using mathematical techniques and industry-standard tools like OpticStudio.

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• 21 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Converter Circuits

1366 ratings at Coursera

Explore advanced switched-mode converter circuits, power semiconductors, and transformer-isolated topologies. Learn to analyze discontinuous conduction mode and implement various converter and inverter designs.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

1171 ratings at Coursera

Explore FPGA design for embedded systems, covering architecture, tools, and practical skills. Learn to select optimal FPGAs, use development software, and solve digital design challenges through hands-on projects.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

1157 ratings at Coursera

Explore thermal, rotary, and flow sensors, learn to design sensor circuits, and implement them in embedded systems. Gain practical skills in sensor specification, signal processing, and noise reduction.

• Coursera
• 1 day 7 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

579 ratings at Coursera

Learn VHDL and Verilog for FPGA design through hands-on examples, syntax explanations, and test bench simulations. Gain proficiency in both languages and develop skills for complex circuit design.

• Coursera
• 1 day 12 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Approximation Methods

Explore quantum mechanics approximation methods, including perturbation theory and variational techniques. Gain practical skills to solve complex problems in quantum systems.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

494 ratings at Coursera

Explore embedded architectures, write efficient firmware, and interface hardware using ARM Cortex-M4. Gain hands-on experience with microcontroller peripherals and develop a circular buffer data structure.

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• 4 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

First Order Optical System Design

318 ratings at Coursera

Explore optical system design, from eyewear to telescopes. Learn first-order design techniques, use industry-standard software, and develop intuition for complex optical systems.

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• 21 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

Hands-on project building a real-time machine vision application to synchronize Linux with an external clock. Emphasizes analysis, design, and implementation of multi-service real-time systems using POSIX threads.

• Coursera
• 2 days 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact

275 ratings at Coursera

Explore pn junctions and metal-semiconductor contacts, analyzing equilibrium behavior, current-voltage characteristics, and breakdown mechanisms. Gain insights into device physics for electronic applications.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)