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Program Overview
Introduction to ITC209 Mobile Application Development
ITC209 Mobile Application Development is a subject that covers the theoretical and technical knowledge and skills necessary to develop various applications for small and resource-constrained devices. The Android platform is the primary focus of the subject, whilst iPhone Operating System (iOS) and Windows Mobile will also be considered in the overview of platform architectures.
Subject Outlines
The subject outlines the concepts of Graphical User Interface (GUI), local and distributed database design, and teaches students to produce sample mobile applications. Successful completion of the subject will lead participants towards developing applications relating to real-life problems, games, entertainment, and education.
Availability
The subject is available in:
- Session 2 (60)
- On Campus:
- Bathurst Campus
- CSU Study Centre Sydney
- Wagga Wagga Campus
- Online
Subject Information
Grading System
The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.
Duration
The duration of the subject is one session.
School
The subject is offered by the School of Computing and Mathematics.
Enrolment Restrictions
The subject is not available to students who have completed ITC491 Mobile Application Development PG.
Assumed Knowledge
Background knowledge at the level of ITC206 is assumed.
Subject Relationships
ITC491 is a paired subject.
Incompatible Subjects
ITC491 is an incompatible subject.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to recognise and discuss technology trends in the rapidly evolving field of handheld devices
- be able to classify and distinguish the basic platforms of handheld devices
- be able to identify and analyse requirements for mobile applications development
- be able to develop distributed applications for mobile devices
- be able to write and develop programs for different mobile platforms
Syllabus
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to handheld devices
- Different mobile platform architectures
- Developing for handheld/ mobile devices
- Overview of Programming
- Introduction to Android Programming
- Introduction to Windows Phone Programming
- Graphical User Interface (GUI), multimedia, and animation
- Database: Data in local and distributed storage
- Working with iOS and Windows Phone
