Mobile Application Development

Aim

To equip learners with the knowledge and fundamental skills of mobile application development using a contemporary programming language and mobile platform.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Develop mobile applications on a popular mobile platform
2. Write mobile application programs that exhibit different features of a programming language
3. Design and develop sophisticated mobile interfaces that utilize rapid prototyping techniques
4. Construct mobile applications that integrate data storage, serialization techniques, and cloud services
5. Combine relevant code debugging and testing methodologies for developing mobile applications
6. Prepare a mobile application for distribution

Indicative content

Core and advanced concepts of a programming language, Techniques to plan, design and prototype mobile application, Development tools, Mobile device architecture, User experience and interface design, Data Storage and Serialization Techniques, Cloud Services, Geo-location and Maps, Multithreading, App distribution