MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
CSE2MAX
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is an introduction to mobile application development, including programming paradigms, models, technologies and platforms. Topics include the design of mobile applications, and their implementation on popular platforms such as Android, iOS and Windows (mobile versions). The unique considerations for programming with mobile devices will be studied, including application architectures, mobile user interface issues, context- aware computing, the use of mobile sensing, middleware, mobile data management, and programming with wireless connections. Cross-platform development on a range of mobile and wearable form factors will be discussed, from smartphones, to tablets of varying sizes.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in SBAIO and have passed CSE1IOX
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Mobile application development | Recommended | Didasko Digital 2018 | Didasko |
| Readings | Professional Mobile Application Development | Recommended | McWherter, Scott Gowell (2012) | Wiley |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare and contrast the characteristics of the mobile computing and desktop environments.
- Activities:
- Online topics from the prescribed learning content and lectures on mobile computing and examples of mobile applications will form the core learning. Self- paced online practical activities, quizzes and webinars will be used to reinforce the learning
02. Design and develop mobile applications for different mobile devices using a mobile technology.
- Activities:
- Lectures covering a range of examples, illustrating the paradigms, architectures and design principles as well as programming examples will also be shown. Online topics from the prescribed learning content. Self- paced online practical activities, quizzes and webinars will be used to reinforce the learning
03. Build mobile applications based on the notion of context- aware computing, including sensors and location services.
- Activities:
- Lectures on context-aware computing. Self- paced online practical activities, quizzes and webinars will be used to reinforce the learning
04. Design and develop mobile platforms for cross-platform deployment.
- Activities:
- Webinars will be used to demonstrate the skills and techniques on how to use several common features in mobile devices when creating Android apps
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Scott Mann
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Scott Mann
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 14 - 25
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 14 to week 25 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario-based brief written report on mobile applications (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01 | |
| Scenario-based written report on mobile applications (2,000-words equivalent) | A practical scenario-based report on design and development of mobile applications for the smartphone and mobile devices on one platform | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Scenario-based written report on a cross-platform mobile application (1,500-words-equiv.) | Student use the applications that they created in earlier assessments and update and review them for performance. | 30 | 04 |
| One 30-minute online test (500-words equivalent) | Multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions used to test the theoretical knowledge of students on the related topics | 15 | 02, 04 |