Module CS4503-KP12, CS4503

Ambient Computing and Applications (AmbCompA)


Duration

2 Semester

Turnus of offer

normally each year in the summer semester

Credit points

12

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2019, advanced module, advanced curriculum
  • Master Entrepreneurship in Digital Technologies 2020, advanced module, specific
  • Master Computer Science 2019, optional subject, advanced module
  • Master IT-Security 2019, advanced module, Elective Computer Science
  • Master Entrepreneurship in Digital Technologies 2014, advanced module, specific
  • Master Computer Science 2014, advanced module, advanced curriculum

Classes and lectures:

  • Lab Course Ambient Computing (project work, 3 SWS)
  • Seminar Ambient Computing (seminar, 2 SWS)
  • CS4670 T: Ambient Computing (lecture, 3 SWS)

Workload:

  • 30 hours oral presentation (including preparation)
  • 120 hours group work
  • 120 hours in-classroom work
  • 20 hours exam preparation
  • 70 hours private studies

Contents of teaching:

  • Ambient Computing:
  • Current paradigms in computer technology
  • Smart components
  • Software architectures
  • Context-sensitive systems
  • Ambient Intelligence
  • Interactive ambient media systems
  • Ambient Computing Applications (AAL)
  • Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI)

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • Ambient Computing:
  • The students are able to evaluate possibilities, concepts and challenges of Ambient Systems
  • They have an overview about current technologies and systems for developing Ambient Systems
  • They are able to follow and judge state-of-the-art research in the area of Ambient Computing

Grading through:

  • portfolio exam

Responsible for this module:

Literature:

  • John Krumm : Ubiquitous Computing Fundamentals CRC Press, 2009
  • Stefan Poslad : Ubiquitous Computing: Smart Devices, Environments and Interactions Wiley, 2009

Language:

  • German and English skills required

Notes:

Admission requirements for taking the module:
- None

Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- Successful completion of the project assignment as specified at the beginning of the semester.
- Seminar lecture with elaboration according to the requirements at the beginning of the semester

Module Exam(s):
- CS4503-L1: Ambient Computing and Applications, Portfolio exam consisting of: 20 points in the form of a seminar paper with presentation, 20 points in the form of a project paper and 60 points in the form of an oral exam, 100% of module grade.

(Consists of CS4670 T)

(share of Institute of Telematics in S is 100%)
(share of Institute of Telematics in P is 100%)

Last Updated:

21.03.2025