From the catalog:

The "disappearing computer" paradigm. Differences to the desktop computing model: applications, interaction in augmented environments, security, alternate media, small operating systems, sensors, and embedded systems design. Evaluation by project work and class participation. Same as CS 248A."

Instructors:

Instructor:Professor Don Patterson
Lecture: TuTh: 2:00 - 3:20
Classroom: ICS 1300
Discussion Section: N/A
Email: djp3@ics.uci.edu
Office Hours: TBD
Mailing List: Patterson-INF241-F12@classes.uci.edu

Teaching Assistant: N/A
Email:
Office Hours:

Books:

The required books for this class are:

Ubiquitous Computing Fundamentals

Components:

Class Attendance / Participation (2 dropped)	20%
Reading and Writing	35%
Final Project	25%
Presentations	20%

As the class progresses I may find it necessary to alter the percentages.

As there is a lot of stress among some students regarding leading the discussion here is the rubric that I will be using to evaluate you during the times when you are leading discussion:

• Articulates author's argument correctly and completely
• Identifies nuances of author's argument
• Poses thoughtful, open-ended questions or creative exercises to the class
• Guides discussion to important points
• Maintains control of the classroom

General Philosophy:

I prefer to give many small assignments which build up a picture of overall student learning success rather than to rely on one or two large exams which students may bomb based on non-learning related complications.

At the end of the day, learning is the responsibility of the student. I consider myself someone who points students in the right direction and can/will explain the fundamentals of a subject matter. I can't actually do the work of learning for a student. That takes effort and self-initiative. I will help to provide structure and motivation for that learning, but you also need to learn how to expand on this subject yourself. In a technical field like this, you will be left behind the field in about six months, regardless of how well I present the subject matter, if you can't keep learning on your own.

I like to stop talking periodically and let students ask questions.

Class Attendance:

Class attendance will be determined by completing index cards. The index cards are also a means for me to get feedback about the course.

For each class please write your name on a card, the date, your student ID and a comment about the course.

If you would like to submit an anonymous comment, take an extra card and don't put your name on it.

Computer Use:

I'd appreciate it if you would keep laptops, iPads, etc closed during class. I find it difficult to teach when people are being mentally jerked out of the classroom by email, Facebook etc.

There are some legitimate reasons to have a computer operating during class, such as note-taking. In order to try and discipline yourself if you are one of these people, try turning off networking while you are taking notes.