Academics / Courses / DescriptionsCOMP_SCI 396, 496: Advanced Topics in Ubiquitous Computing
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This advanced seminar explores cutting-edge topics in ubiquitous computing, focusing on the integration of computing into everyday environments and activities. Students will engage with the latest research and developments in areas such as advanced sensing technologies, machine learning applications, human-computer interaction in ubiquitous settings, Internet of Things, wearable and implantable computing, and the societal implications of pervasive computing. The students will gain practical experience in developing sensing systems in different application domains, such as activity recognition, health sensing, gestural interaction, etc. The course combines in-depth discussions of recent research papers, hands-on experimentation with state-of-the-art ubiquitous computing technologies, and a project based component as well.
PREREQUISITES: Email instructor (Karan Ahuja) for permission to register for class.
Syllabus outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Advanced Ubiquitous Computing
Week 2: Mobile Health and Activity Monitoring
Week 3: Machine Learning for Ubiquitous Computing
Week 4: Environment and Infrastructure Mediated Sensing
Week 5: Project Proposals Lightning Talks and Ideation
Week 6: Privacy-Aware Sensing
Week 7: Low-power Sensing & Edge Computing
Week 8: Final Project Presentations
Week 9: Future Visions for Ubiquitous Computing
- This course fulfills the Technical Elective area.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Karan Ahuja