Leveraging CS capstone project and green smart energy computing with WSN in a box

This paper describes an innovative product-oriented and software engineering process-guided Computer Science (CS) capstone project model for green smart energy application with aportable and inexpensive Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) kit in a Box (WinBox). The project is infused with ZigBee wireless technology and requires a wide range of CS and Software Engineering knowledge elements. Students will gain experience to tie their knowledge and skills learned in the CS discipline to analyze, design, and develop deliverable real world oriented product prototypes, and will be motivated to catch up with emerging technologies in "learning by doing" and be promoted for creativity and life-long learning.

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