INFO 5345 - Developing and Designing Interactive Devices

(crosslisted) CS 5424, ECE 5413

Fall, Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

Prerequisite: basic programming experience. Course Fee: $210 Offered in New York City at Cornell Tech.

W. Ju.

This course provides an introduction to the human-centered and technical workings behind interactive devices ranging from cell phones and video controllers to household appliances and smart cars. This is a hands-on, lab-based course. For the final project, students will build a functional IoT prototype of their own design, using Javascript, single-board Linux computer, embedded microcontrollers, and other electronic components. Topics include electronics prototyping, interface prototyping, sensors and actuators, microcontroller development, physical prototyping, and user testing.