Friedemann Mattern: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2018 |
| Name | Prof. em. Dr. Friedemann Mattern |
| Field | Informatik |
| Address | Zasiusstr. 111 79102 Freiburg GERMANY |
| Telephone | +49 761 70766547 |
| mattern@inf.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://people.inf.ethz.ch/mattern/ |
| Department | Computer Science |
| Relationship | Professor emeritus |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252-0312-00L | Ubiquitous Computing  | 3 credits | 2V | F. Mattern, S. Mayer | |
| Abstract | Ubiquitous computing integrates tiny wirelessly connected computers and sensors into the environment and everyday objects. Main topics: The vision of ubiquitous computing, trends in technology, smart cards, RFID, Personal Area Networks (Bluetooth), sensor networks, location awareness, privacy and security, application areas, economic and social impact. | ||||
| Learning objective | The vision of ubiquitous computing, trends in technology, smart cards, RFID, Personal Area Networks (Bluetooth), sensor networks, location awareness, privacy and security, application areas, economic and social impact. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Copies of slides will be made available | ||||
| Literature | Will be provided in the lecture. To put you in the mood: Mark Weiser: The Computer for the 21st Century. Scientific American, September 1991, pp. 94-104 | ||||
| 252-0817-00L | Distributed Systems Laboratory In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum. | 10 credits | 9P | G. Alonso, T. Hoefler, F. Mattern, T. Roscoe, A. Singla, R. Wattenhofer, C. Zhang | |
| Abstract | This course involves the participation in a substantial development and/or evaluation project involving distributed systems technology. There are projects available in a wide range of areas: from web services to ubiquitous computing including as well wireless networks, ad-hoc networks, and distributed application on mobile phones. | ||||
| Learning objective | Students acquire practical knowledge about technologies from the area of distributed systems. | ||||
| Content | This course involves the participation in a substantial development and/or evaluation project involving distributed systems technology. There are projects available in a wide range of areas: from web services to ubiquitous computing including as well wireless networks, ad-hoc networks, and distributed application on mobile phones. The objecte of the project is for the students to gain hands-on-experience with real products and the latest technology in distributed systems. There is no lecture associated to the course. For information of the course or projects available, please contact Prof. Mattern, Prof. Wattenhofer, Prof. Roscoe or Prof. G. Alonso. | ||||
| 252-0836-00L | Computer Science II | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | F. Mattern | |
| Abstract | Introduction to basic problem solving methods, algorithms, and data structures. Topics: divide and conquer, recursion, sorting algorithms, backtracking, game tree search, data structures (lists, stacks, binary trees, etc.), discrete simulation, concurrency, complexity, verification. In the assignments and exercises, the programming language Java is used. | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to the general methods of computer science for electrical engineers. Also provides basic skills for advanced exercises and projects later in the electrical engineering program. | ||||
| Content | Part II of the lecture concentrates on the most common problem solving skills, algorithms, and data structures. It also teaches fundamental concepts and mechanisms of structured programming. Furthermore, working with formal systems, the necessity of abstraction, and the importance of modeling in computer science will be motivated. The emphasis of the lecture is on practical concepts of computer science. Specific topics are: complexity and correctness of algorithms, divide and conquer, recursion, algorithms for sorting, backtracking, game tree search, data structures (lists, stacks, inary trees, etc.), discrete simulation, concurrency, and verification. For the assignments and exercises, the programming language Java is used. Here, also modularization, abstraction, encapsulation, and object orientation will be considered. Occasionally, short remarks on the historical context of relevant concepts are given. In the practice groups, students program an automatic player for the game "Reversi"; at the end of the semester a tournament will take place. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Copies of slides, extended with bonus slides that give hints to advanced concepts and present the historical context of selected concepts. | ||||
| Literature | Textbook: Mark Allan Weiss: Data Structures and Problem Solving Using Java, Addison Wesley. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite: Part 1 of the course. | ||||
| 252-0926-00L | Advanced Seminar on Distributed Systems  | 2 credits | 2S | F. Mattern | |
| Abstract | Latest Topics in the area of Distributed Systems will be discussed. | ||||
| Learning objective | Learn about current topics in the area of Distributed Systems. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Seminar for PhD students. | ||||
| 252-3600-02L | Smart Systems Seminar | 2 credits | 2S | O. Hilliges, S. Coros, F. Mattern | |
| Abstract | Seminar on various topics from the broader areas of Ubiquitous Computing, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics and Digital Fabrication. | ||||
| Learning objective | Learn about various current topics from the broader areas of Ubiquitous Computing, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics and Digital Fabrication. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | There will be an orientation event several weeks before the start of the semester (possibly at the end of the preceding semester) where also first topics will be assigned to students. Please check http://www.vs.inf.ethz.ch/edu for further information. | ||||