Advanced Cyber‑Physical Systems Engineering

          Module 1: Introduction to Cyber‑Physical Systems Engineering

Section 1: Overview of CPS Architecture
- Lesson 1: What Are Cyber‑Physical Systems?
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Are Cyber‑Physical Systems?
- Lesson 2: Hardware and Software Integration in CPS
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Hardware and Software Integration in CPS

Section 2: History and Evolution of CPS
- Lesson 1: Early Developments in Cyber‑Physical Systems
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Early Developments in Cyber‑Physical Systems
- Lesson 2: Key Milestones in CPS Evolution
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Key Milestones in CPS Evolution

Section 3: Basic Components of CPS
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers
- Lesson 2: The Role of Embedded Systems in CPS
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: The Role of Embedded Systems in CPS

Section 4: Understanding the Cyber‑Physical Environment
- Lesson 1: Interaction Between the Physical and Digital Worlds
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Interaction Between the Physical and Digital Worlds
- Lesson 2: Introduction to System Feedback Loops
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to System Feedback Loops

Section 5: Safety, Security, and Dependability in CPS
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of CPS Safety
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Fundamentals of CPS Safety
- Lesson 2: Basic Principles of CPS Security
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basic Principles of CPS Security


Module 2: Sensors and Actuators Fundamentals

Section 1: Overview of Sensors in CPS
- Lesson 1: Types of Sensors – A Basic Overview
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Types of Sensors – A Basic Overview
- Lesson 2: How Sensors Collect and Transmit Data
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Sensors Collect and Transmit Data

Section 2: Fundamentals of Actuators
- Lesson 1: Understanding Actuators and Their Roles in Systems
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Actuators and Their Roles in Systems
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Actuation Mechanisms
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Actuation Mechanisms

Section 3: Interfacing Sensors and Actuators with Embedded Systems
- Lesson 1: Wiring and Connectivity Basics
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Wiring and Connectivity Basics
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Signal Processing
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Signal Processing

Section 4: Data Conversion and Interpretation
- Lesson 1: Understanding Analog Versus Digital Sensors
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Analog Versus Digital Sensors
- Lesson 2: Basic Data Conversion Techniques
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basic Data Conversion Techniques

Section 5: Practical Considerations in Sensor and Actuator Deployment
- Lesson 1: Best Practices for Sensor and Actuator Placement and Calibration
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Best Practices for Sensor and Actuator Placement and Calibration
- Lesson 2: Troubleshooting and Initial Maintenance
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Troubleshooting and Initial Maintenance


Module 3: Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers

Section 1: Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Lesson 1: Defining Embedded Systems in CPS
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Embedded Systems in CPS
- Lesson 2: Role of Microcontrollers in Embedded Applications
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Role of Microcontrollers in Embedded Applications

Section 2: Basics of Microcontroller Architecture
- Lesson 1: Key Components and Architecture Overview
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Key Components and Architecture Overview
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Microcontroller Programming Concepts
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Microcontroller Programming Concepts

Section 3: Essential Coding Fundamentals for Embedded Systems
- Lesson 1: Introduction to C/C++ for Microcontroller Applications
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to C/C++ for Microcontroller Applications
- Lesson 2: Writing a Simple Firmware Program
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Writing a Simple Firmware Program

Section 4: Hardware-Software Interaction Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Understanding Digital I/O (Input and Output Operations)
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Digital I/O (Input and Output Operations)
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Interrupts and Their Purpose
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to Interrupts and Their Purpose

Section 5: Debugging and Testing Embedded Systems
- Lesson 1: Basic Debugging Techniques for Embedded Systems
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Basic Debugging Techniques for Embedded Systems
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Testing Methodologies in Embedded Applications
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Introduction to Testing Methodologies in Embedded Applications


Module 4: Networking and Communication in CPS

Section 1: Overview of Communication Protocols
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Communication Protocols in Cyber‑Physical Systems
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Communication Protocols in Cyber‑Physical Systems
- Lesson 2: Comparing Wired and Wireless Communication Methods
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Comparing Wired and Wireless Communication Methods

Section 2: Basics of Data Transmission
- Lesson 1: Understanding Data Packets and Their Structure
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Data Packets and Their Structure
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Simple Data Transmission Techniques
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Simple Data Transmission Techniques

Section 3: Networking Hardware Components
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Routers, Switches, and Hubs
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Routers, Switches, and Hubs
- Lesson 2: Basic Network Architecture for CPS
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basic Network Architecture for CPS

Section 4: Introduction to IoT and CPS Connectivity
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of the Internet of Things in CPS
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Fundamentals of the Internet of Things in CPS
- Lesson 2: How Cyber‑Physical Systems Utilize IoT Devices
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: How Cyber‑Physical Systems Utilize IoT Devices

Section 5: Maintaining Communication and Data Integrity
- Lesson 1: Basic Error Detection and Correction Methods
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Basic Error Detection and Correction Methods
- Lesson 2: Ensuring Reliable Data Transmission in CPS
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Ensuring Reliable Data Transmission in CPS


Module 5: System Integration and Real‑World Applications

Section 1: Principles of System Integration
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Basics of System Integration
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding the Basics of System Integration
- Lesson 2: Challenges in Integrating Hardware and Software
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Challenges in Integrating Hardware and Software

Section 2: Introduction to Control Systems
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Control Theory for CPS
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Control Theory for CPS
- Lesson 2: Building a Simple Control System
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Building a Simple Control System

Section 3: Designing Integrated Cyber‑Physical Systems
- Lesson 1: Principles of Effective System Design
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Principles of Effective System Design
- Lesson 2: Writing Basic System Specifications
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Writing Basic System Specifications

Section 4: Real‑World Application Examples
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Smart Home Systems
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Smart Home Systems
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Industrial Automation in CPS
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Industrial Automation in CPS

Section 5: Project and Practical Exercise Overview
- Lesson 1: Preparing a Simple CPS Project
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing a Simple CPS Project
- Lesson 2: Basic Project Planning and Evaluation Techniques
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basic Project Planning and Evaluation Techniques