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  • Welcome to Pervasive Computing

    Loving students,

    Assalamu Alaikum. Welcome to Pervasive Computing course! I am Md. Rafidul Hasan Khan and I'll be your instructor of this course for the semester Fall 2022. Here we will discuss, learn, share and explore together to enrich ourselves. Wishing you a great experience!


  • Course Details

    Course Rationale

    Pervasive computing refers to the ubiquitous presence of computing in both mobile and embedded environments, with the ability to access and update information anywhere, anyplace and anytime. This idea has been around for a long time, but only now is pervasive computing truly taking root. The course focuses to formulate the pathway to walk in the area of Pervasive Computing


    Course Objective

    To provide a solid conceptual understanding of pervasive computing with the following objectives-

    • To get familiar with the basic concepts of pervasive computing.

    • How to solve real life problems using smart identification and smart labels.

    • To learn how to ensure pervasive device’s security.

    • To acquaint with Internet protocols and formats, Wireless Application Protocols, Gateways.


    • Assessment Plan

      Grading Scheme

                         Attendance          :7%

                           Class Test          :15%

                       Presentation          :8%

                         Assignment         :5%

      Mid Term Examination        :25%

               Final Examination      :40%

                                Total            : 100%



      • Week 1: Introduction

          Topics of Discussion

          Expected Learning Outcome

          • Understand about Pervasive computing
          • Able to know about Applied Pervasive Computing
          • Able to know the paradigms and principles of Pervasive Computing

        • Week-2: Information Access Devices

          Topics of Discussion

          • Handheld Computers
          • Sub-Notebooks
          • Phones

          Expected Learning Outcome
          • Know about handheld computers and smart phones.
        • Week-3: Smart Identification

          Topics of Discussion

          • Smart Cards
          • Smart Labels

          Expected Learning Outcome

          • Able to know about smart card
          • Understand about Smart card’s hardware and software

        • Week-4: Embedded Controls

          Topics of Discussion

          • Smart Sensors and Actuators
          • Smart Appliances
          • Appliances and Horne Networking
          • Automotive Computing

          Expected Learning Outcome

          • Able to know about Smart Sensors and Actuators
          • Able to know about Smart Appliances
          • Able to know about Automotive Computing

        • Week-5: Security

          Topics of Discussion

          • The Importance of Security
          • Cryptographic Patterns and Methods
          • Cryptographic Tools
          • Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
          • RSA Algorithm

          Expected Learning Outcome

          • Understand about security algorithms
          • Know about Cryptographic tools
          • SSL

        • Week 6: Review of Mid-term Syllabus

          Topics to be covered in the midterm exam


        • Week-7: Mid Term


          Topics to be covered in midterm exam

          • Week-8: Internet Protocols and Formats

            Topics of Discussion

            • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
            • Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
            • Extensible Markup Language (XML)

            Expected Learning Outcome

          • Week-9: WAP

            Topics of Discussion

            • The WAP Architecture
            • Wireless Application Environment

            Expected Learning Outcome

            • Know and understand the WAP Architecture


          • Week-10: Gateways

            Topics of Discussion

            • Connectivity Gateway
            • Wireless Gateway
            • Transcoding
            • Residential Gateway

            Expected Learning Outcome


            • Opened: Saturday, 10 December 2022, 10:30 PM
              Closed: Saturday, 10 December 2022, 10:50 PM
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          • Final Exam

            • Final Assignment

              • Opened: Saturday, 3 December 2022, 12:00 AM
                Due: Saturday, 10 December 2022, 11:59 PM