Mobile Application Development

Unit code: NIT3213 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
NIT2112 - Object Oriented Programming; or
NIT2213 - Software Engineering
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces the development of applications on mobile computing platforms. The Android mobile platform will be used for teaching programming techniques and the development process of applications. This unit will focus on the tools and technologies required for developing applications for current and emerging mobile computing devices.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Design and develop mobile applications in major mobile platforms by applying current software technologies;
  2. Construct and apply graphical user interfaces according to design principles and interface guidelines;
  3. Articulate knowledge of concepts underpinning current mobile platforms; and
  4. Synthesise understanding of ethical considerations in mobile app development

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Mock-up app design
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Scenario-based in-class problem solving
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
App development based on mock-up
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 20%
Demonstration of the developed app

Other locations

For students studying at Henan University, National School of Business Management, Colombo
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 25%
Practical Knowledge Test (1hr)
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 25%
Mobile application development
Assessment type: Examination
|
Grade: 50%
Final Written Examination (3hrs)

Required reading

Reading materials and other resources will be listed on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Data Science
NBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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