Mobile Applications Development
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
COMP 4032
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
101302
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences
Course aim
To develop the technical knowledge, specialised software development skills for developing mobile applications on various platforms
Course content
Introduction and motivation. The rise of wireless and mobile communications. Technology drivers and consumer pull. Limitations, strengths and opportunities of development for mobile devices. Market development for mobile applications.
Mobile and wireless technology - platforms (devices and OS). Differences from conventional distributed systems. Restrictions and conventions. Standards. Handhelds v. desktop usage.
Mobile and wireless technology – networking technologies and standards.
Software development frameworks and tools. Programming mobile applications. Applicable programming language extensions and constraints.
Android application development (phones and pads).
iPhone/iPad development.
Legacy and emerging environments.
Current applications (local and international) – analysis of successes and failures.
Analysis and design techniques for mobile systems.
Mobile data management. Types and semantics of local/central data. Latency. Data summarisation and fragmentation.
User interface design for m-commerce and handheld platforms. Usability.
Location-based services. Examples and techniques.
Local industry case studies.
Security: user authentication, biometrics, network security.
Textbook(s)
Nil
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| INFS 2035 | Systems Analysis, Design and Project Management |
| COMP 1040 | Programming Fundamentals |
| INFT 1012 | Network Fundamentals |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour per week x 13 weeks | ||
| Computer Practical | 1 hour per week x 11 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| Computer Practical | 1 hour per week x 11 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (INTENSIVE) | |||
| Workshop | 4 hours per week x 7 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour per week x 13 weeks | ||
| Computer Practical | 1 hour per week x 11 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Assignment 1, Assignment 2
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
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Course Coordinators
AsPr David Kearney
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