COMP40300 Context Sensitive Service Delivery

Academic Year 2015/2016

This module introduces students to a range of issues pertinent to mobile computing and services for mobile users. A range of mobile computing paradigms are described including ubiquitous and wearable computing. A range of technologies for ubiquitous communications are introduced. The issue of context is discussed and illustrated to a detail discussion on the Global Positioning System (GPS) and associated technologies. Students complete a major project, designing and implementing an information system for an archetypical mobile device.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, the student should be able to:1. compare and contrast the various interpretations of the key mobile computing paradigms and debate the respective merits of each;2. describe the characteristics of a range of technologies that constitute ubiquitous communications.3. explain the principles behind GPS and satellite based Augmentations Systems as well as a range of other positioning technologies.4. design and develop applications and services for a range of mobile platforms.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

197
Autonomous Student Learning

72
Total

293
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Proficiency in Java or C++



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Examination: End of module exam

50

 2 hour End of Trimester Exam
Project: Substantial project on mobile computing

40

 Varies over the Trimester
Assignment: State of the art report on domain specific mobile computing developments

10

 Varies over the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible

Name Role
Dr Conor Muldoon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer