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Course syllabus - Programming Mobile Applications

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

DVA232

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

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

Organisation

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Ratified

2014-04-15

Revised

2025-11-03

Literature lists

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

    • Ratified date: 2021-09-10
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Other Materials

    Litteratur bestäms i samråd med handledare

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

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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 shall 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.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.

Specific requirements

Object-Oriented Programming 7,5 credits and Data structures, algorithms and program development 7,5 credits or corresponding.

Examination

Written assignment (INL1), 1,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 2 and 3, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Laboratory work (LAB1), 2 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1 and 3, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Project (PRO1), 4 credits, examines the learning outcome 1), marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with CDT224 Programming Mobile Applications with .NET and DVA217 Programming of mobile applications.