Postgraduate - UnitFIT4039 - Android and iOS development

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Information Technology
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2013 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit focuses on the design, construction and deployment of mobile applications, with particular focus on Android and iOS platforms. Areas such as mobile data management and networking, MVC design patterns, and mobile GUI design considerations will be explored. The unit will emphasise hands-on, practical experience with actual devices and emulators. Research topics and ideas will also be covered for potential postgraduate students.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students will

recall the history of mobile platforms and the development of software for those platforms;
describe the MVC design pattern and explain the importance of this design pattern in mobile applications development;
critically analyse and distinguish between the design considerations for mobile application interface development and traditional interfaces;
analyse and implement the use of graphic and audio components in the development of mobile applications;
investigate, design, construct and publish applications for mobile platforms with particular focus on Android and iOS.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Janet Fraser

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk

Prohibitions

CSE3211, FIT3027

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit4039/