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Course syllabus - Programming Mobile Applications

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

DVA232

Valid from

Autumn semester 2015

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

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

Main area(s)

Computer Science

School

School of Innovation, Design and Engineering

Ratified

2014-04-15

Literature lists

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

    • Ratified date: 2016-10-21
    • Latest update: 2018-02-28

    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

The course introduces the student to the development of mobile applications for different applications and platforms. The course aims to provide basic theoretical and practical knowledge of mobile applications and developing them in a robust, efficient and standardised manner. The course is preparatory to professional work with mobile development.
 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student will be able to:

1. Construct and develop mobile applications.
2. Show how human-computer interaction and social and ethical aspects are considered in the solution or application.
3. Explain and motivate design choices which are related to the solution or application.

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. Social and ethical aspects (incl. privacy issues) are also integrated into the course.

Tuition

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

Specific requirements

Programming 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 (INL1), Home assignment, 1,5 ECTS credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G), (examines learning objectives 2 and 3)
Exercise (LAB1), laboratory work,  2 ECTS credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G), (examines learning objectives 1 and 3)
Project (PRO1), 4 ECTS credits, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5, (examines learning objective 1)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with Programming Mobile Applications with .NET and DVA217 Programming of mobile applications.