Course Description
This course will introduce you to the most important software engineering, networking, and algorithmic issues associated with the design and implementation of deeply embedded sensor 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. The focus for 2009 will be planetary-scale earth observation. We will integrate all of our work in the context of the Intelligent RiverTM program.

We will focus on heterogeneous networks involving a range of devices. We will begin with standard Berkeley-style motes running applications developed using the TinyOS operating system, programmed using the nesC programming language. We will then investigate competing hardware and software platforms, including those developed by our research group. This is the bleeding edge! Be afraid! Be very afraid!

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 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
Tuesday, Thursday @ 12:30-1:45pm
303 Daniel 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
Tuesday, Thursday @ 2:00-4:00pm
or by appointment