Course syllabus - Programming Mobile Applications

7.5 credits

DVA217

Autumn semester 2013

First cycle

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Computer Science

School of Innovation, Design and Engineering

2013-01-29

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

- Ratified date: 2014-08-06
- Latest update: 2014-08-06
Other Materials

Litteratur bestäms i samråd med handledare

Akademin för innovation, design och teknik,

The literature is individual for each project. Main source is the internet.
- Ratified date: 2013-08-09
- Latest update: 2013-08-09
Other Materials

Litteratur bestäms i samråd med handledare

Akademin för innovation, design och teknik,

The literature is individual for each project. Main source is the internet.

Objectives

This course introduces students to development of applications for mobile platforms.

Learning outcomes

The course will cover programming of applications that run on PDA and other mobile units. Human-computer interaction is a central part of the course.

Course content

The course introduces the student to theories and methods that are important in development of mobile applications. This is done through lectures as well as assignments. The course will also cover important parts of the field of human- computer interaction that are relevant for mobile units.

Tuition

The course consists of lectures and exercises. In addition students will work in groups to solve problems.

Specific requirements

Programming in C# 7,5 ECTS credits, Data structures, algorithms and program development 7,5 ECTS credits and Interaction Design 7,5 ECTS credits or corresponding.

Examination

Exercise, laboratory work (LAB1), 2.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Project (PRO1), 5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

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Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with Programming Mobile Applications with .NET.