CS 498 GA

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in computer science intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or departmental course information for topics and prerequisites. Course Information: 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary.

CS 498 Smart Cities: Concepts and Technologies The cities of the future will incorporate innovative information technology to optimize water management, power grid, transportation network, communication network, administrative services, and social spaces. The course will provide a technical introduction to relevant computer science concepts and how they are applied to smart cities. Topics covered will include sensor/actuator networks, crowd sourcing, data science, computer security, privacy, and artificial intelligence. Perspectives on potential implications of these technologies for urban living will be also be discussed.