Module Code - Title:
EE2011
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MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT (BLENDED)
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will develop skills in secure mobile application development and give potential and current ICT professionals the fundamental skills and knowledge to develop web and mobile applications.
This mobile application development module will introduce the student to the fundamentals of mobile application development using a modern APP Development Platform. This will facilitate the development of APPs for SmartPhones. Additionally the module aims to enhance individual and team working skills through project work.
This is an flexible learning version of ED5042 Mobile App Development.
Syllabus:
Fundamentals of a Mobile App development platform.
Features of the App SDKs.
Components of the development platform: Activities, Services, Content providers and Broadcast receivers.
Development Tools available and their configuration.
Writing Apps using the development tools.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Identify, describe and understand the components of a mobile app development platform.
Acquaint the student with the fundamentals and intricacies of programming mobile apps.
Undertake the installation and use of the necessary development tools.
Design and develop structured program solutions for smartphones as an individual and as a team member.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
NA
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
NA
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be delivered in a blended flexible learning format of lectures, labs, and project work.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Wei-Meng Lee (2011)
Beginning Android Application Development
, Wrox (Wiley).
Reto Meier (2009)
Professional Android Application Development
, Wiley Publishing.
Other Relevant Texts:
Mark L. Murphy (2008)
The Busy Coders Guide to Android Development
, CommonsWare, LLC.
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Module Leader:
Generic PRS