Emerging
Technologies
THOMAS
COLLEGE
CS 444
FALL
2001
“As commented in the IEEE 1999 Technology Analysis and Forecast,
'never before in the field of electronic communication has so much been changed
so rapidly by so many'. All over the world engineers are adding new service
capabilities and refining old ones. For example, on the cellular front,
satellite-based systems that provide truly worldwide access have become a
reality. In local area networks, Gigabit Ethernet has gone from infancy to
early adulthood in about 18 months, while asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) has
established itself in wide area nets and may yet realize its potential in local
area networks as well. Convergence --coming together and uniting in a common
interest -- has become the dominant watchword for emerging networks. At the
industry level, telephone companies, cable operators, and Internet Service
Providers are beginning to merge. At the application level, popular
developments include Internet telephony, WebTV, and the growing use of imagery,
video, and audio in both Internet and intranet environments. At the human level
of the convergence are issues and technologies related to the ultimate
security, privacy, human interface and appliances used to connect to the network.”
(http://www.ouhk.edu.hk)
Instructor: Prof. Judy Hansen-Childers
Office: Room 209
Office Hours:
Monday: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM; 1:30
PM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday: 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Thursday: 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM ; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
You are
welcome to drop by at other times or make an appointment !
Office Phone: 859-1335
Home Phone: 582-7632
E-Mail:
Snow Phone/Cancellation Line:
859-1140
Class Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - From 11:00
AM to 11:55 AM in Room 126 (Period D).
Text:
There is no single text. Readings from Periodical Publications and the
Internet will be assigned.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prerequisite: CS 345
This course provides the opportunity for students to identify, research,
gain a basic knowledge, discuss and evaluate emerging technologies and their
impact on information systems, business and society. Topics to be addressed
include those listed in the prelude above.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
By the end of the course, the student should:
1.
Understand the importance of keeping abreast of
evolving technologies.
2.
Understand the current emerging technologies outlined
in the schedule below.
3.
Have developed the research skills necessary to
identify emerging technologies (just-in-time learning).
4.
Be able to evaluate the impact, both positive and
negative, of these emerging technologies on business and society
5.
Have gained an in-depth understanding of a chosen
emerging technology through independent research.
ASSESSMENT:
Objective #1: The
student’s understanding of the importance of keeping abreast of emerging
technologies will be evaluated through class discussion and two essay exams.
Objective #2: The student’s understanding of current emerging
technologies will be assessed through class discussion and two essay exams.
Objective #3: The
student’s research skills will be assessed through group topic assignments and
a 15-page (minimum) research paper.
Objective #4: The
student’s ability to evaluate the impact of emerging technologies on business
and society will be evaluated through class discussion and two essay exams.
Objective #5: The student’s understanding of their emerging
technology topic will be assessed through a 15-page (minimum) research paper
and an oral presentation.
ASSIGNMENTS:
IMPORTANT!! Students are expected to complete the
assigned readings OUTSIDE OF CLASS.
Each week students will have reading assignments from online or other
sources. Students will also be assigned to a research group. The research
groups will investigate an assigned topic and provide information and online
sources to the class on their assigned day. Students’ grades will based on two,
equally weighted take-home exams, group research, class discussion, and their
final paper/presentation.
IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A CONCEPT OR
MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS PLEASE SEE ME ASAP!!
(However, I will expect
that you have made a good faith effort to attend class and read the assigned
material) J
GRADING SYSTEM
A (94 - 100) A- (90 - 93) B+ (87 - 89) B (83 - 86) B- (80 - 82)
C+ (77 - 79) C (73 - 76) C- (70 - 72) D+ (67 - 69) D (63 - 66)
D- (60 - 62) F (below 60)
GRADING:
Two take-home essay exams………………………………….20%
Group Research...........................……………….............….…15%
Class Discussion..........………………………........…..........… 35%
15 –page Research Paper and Presentation…………………. 30%
ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to attend all class sessions and to be prepared to
discuss the assigned readings and topic. If a student must miss a class
session, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange other ways of obtaining
the information covered in class. Please notify the instructor in advance
if you have to miss a class. Students with excessive absences may not receive a
passing grade.
INTEGRITY OF SCHOLARSHIP:
Students who plagiarize
papers and projects or cheat on exams will receive zeros for the work in question.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES:
·
Changes in the syllabus and assignments may be
modified as deemed appropriate by the instructor. All changes will be announced in class.
·
Students with a disability who are requesting
academic accommodations should contact Ellen McQuiston at the Center for
Academic Support (CAS) and the instructor as soon as possible.
Important Links
Emerging Technologies Links Page
GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULE
FOR RESEARCH GROUPS
RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION
GUIDELINES
SCHEDULE
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TOPICS |
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9/5, 9/7 |
Introduction, Course Review and Expectations |
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9/10, 9/12, 9/14 |
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9/17, 9/19, 9/21 |
Computer-to-Telephony
Integration |
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9/24, 9/26, 9/28 |
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10/1, 10/3 |
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10/10, 10/12 |
Voice over IP ** |
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10/15, 10/17, 10/19 |
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10/22, 10/24, 10/26 |
Software Agents ** (Midterm Exam due
10/29) – No class Friday 10/26 |
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10/29, 10/31, 11/2 |
Cloning ** |
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11/5, 11/7 |
Project Research |
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11/12, 11/14, 11/16, 11/19 |
Pet-Human Interaction
Technologies ** Smart Cards ; Online Banking
and E-Cash (RESEARCH PAPER DUE 11/19) |
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11/26, 11/28, 11/30 |
Wearable PCs Robotics Virtual Reality |
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12/3, 12/5, 12/7 |
Research Presentations Research Presentations Research Presentations |
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12/10, 12/12, 12/14 |
Research Presentations Research Presentations Research Presentations |
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Week of 12/17 |
(
E-Tech Final Exam due on day of final) Research Presentations |
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This syllabus may be
changed at the discretion of the instructor.
Last Revised: August
15, 2001