6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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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.
Outcomes
At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- 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;
- 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;
- design, construct and publish applications for mobile platforms with particular focus on Android and IOS.
Assessment
In-semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
- Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Two hours of lectures
- One 2-hour laboratory
- Additional requirements (all students):
- A minimum of 8 hours independent study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.
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This unit applies to the following area(s) of study
Prerequisites
FIT1013 or FIT1002 or (FIT1040 AND a second level programming unit - one of FIT1008, FIT1035, FIT2029, FIT2034, FIT2071, FIT2076, FIT2081 or equivalent)