Standardisation & Technology
Discover the fundamental role of standards in technology and society, from historical developments to future implications.
Discover the fundamental role of standards in technology and society, from historical developments to future implications.
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What you'll learn
Understand the societal role of standards
Master fundamentals of standards development
Identify key standardization organizations
Analyze future trends in technology standards
Evaluate ethical considerations in standardization
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2.9 Hours PreRecorded video
15 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the crucial role of standardization in technology and society. Starting with historical examples, it progresses through the fundamentals of standards development, examining key organizations and their processes. The curriculum covers both traditional standards bodies and modern consortia, addressing contemporary challenges in areas like AI, smart mobility, and privacy. Students learn about standard-setting organizations, decision-making processes, and the future implications of standardization in emerging technologies.
Introduction
Module 1 · 10 Minutes to complete
History
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Fundamentals
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Standards Developing Organisations
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Consortia
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Future use and role of standards
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Emeritus Full Professor of Law and Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology
Jan Smits is an emeritus Full Professor who held the Chair of Law and Technology in the Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His expertise spans telecommunication engineering and the interdisciplinary fields of law and political science. Initially, his research concentrated on mobile telecommunications and digital television, but over the past decade, he has shifted his focus to privacy protection and information security. Smits emphasizes the importance of integrating humanities and social sciences into engineering programs, arguing that these disciplines enrich technical education, particularly in areas where technology intersects with law, such as self-driving cars and privacy issues.On Coursera, Jan Smits offers several courses related to privacy and standardization, including "Privacy in Europe," "Privacy in the USA," and "Standardisation & Technology." His courses aim to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of privacy regulations and their implications in various technological contexts. Through his work, Jan Smits contributes significantly to the dialogue on how legal frameworks can adapt to rapidly evolving technologies.
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