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Pervasive Computing (SINF90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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AIMS
Pervasive computing describes access to information using new communications and networking technologies. The technology implies computing power, freed from the desktop, extended to wireless handheld devices, home appliances, and commercial tools-of-the-trade.
Pervasive computing solutions must support much more than just the devices and the embedded technology: businesses and service providers are further challenged to develop software solutions that manage the complex, flexible infrastructure and the mobility of those who use these devices; information architectures and system designs must flexibly support changing interaction models and user interface technologies.
Pervasive computing helps to bring about changes in lifestyle as new applications and services become available to business and consumers. Pervasive computing also places particular demands on information systems designs in dealing with complex security and privacy considerations.
The pervasive presence of portable devices and wireless networks results an environment that is crowded, heterogeneous, and always changing. To succeed without distracting the user, pervasive computing applications must be aware of the context in which they execute, and adapt in ways appropriate to user needs, as that context changes.
Intended learning outcomes
In this subject students will be introduced to technical, organisational, and user-oriented issues associated with the development and deployment of these emerging technologies.
Generic skills
Through their studies in this subject, students will: enhance their analytical skills through examination of case scenarios and study of published research papers; and broaden their exposure to modern computing technologies.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students who are enrolled in the two year 200 point Master of Information Systems must have completed 50 points of study to enrol in this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Contributions to class activities such as discussion and/or class blogs throughout semester (25%);
- Analysis of a paper delivered as an oral presentation and written report (approximately 500 words) (25%);
- Group work concerning a pervasive technology proposal (25%); and
- Essay of 2000-3000 words, due at the end of semester (25%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Information Systems) - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022