Course Description
This course will introduce you to some of the most important software engineering, networking, and algorithmic issues associated with the design, implementation, and maintenance of deeply embedded sensor-actuator networks. Our goal is to develop a foundation for realizing the pervasive computing vision - a vision that calls for the transparent integration of computing with everyday human experience.

We will focus on networks composed of Berkeley-style motes, running applications developed using the TinyOS operating system, programmed using the NesC programming language. This hardware/software platform is quickly becoming the de facto standard among researchers and practitioners. We will also investigate a small collection of competing development platforms, including a platform developed by our own research group.

This is a research course. We should view this as an opportunity to teach one another about an interesting new area emerging at the confluence of computer science and electrical engineering. During the semester we will gain an appreciation for the current state of the art, and hopefuly identify opportunities for improvement. I look forward to the exciting research contributions that will emerge from our efforts.

Although I will be responsible for creating homework and laboratory assignments, the bulk of the teaching responsibilities will be shared with the class. We are responsible for teaching each other through regular lectures, development projects, and research reports. By the end of the semester, each of you will have undertaken a substantial research project, and will have produced a conference-quality research paper based on your work.

It's going to be an excellent semester. Welcome!

Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor.

Meeting Times and Location
Monday, Wednesday @ 4:40-5:55pm
123 McAdams Hall

Course Textbook
There is no official textbook required for this course. Readings from the literature will be assigned throughout the semester.

Instructor Information
Jason O. Hallstrom
301 McAdams Hall
(864) 656-0187
jasonoh at cs.clemson.edu

Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday @ 9:30-11:30am
or by appointment