Overview
This unit is devoted to the design and implementation of applications for mobile platforms. A native mobile programming language will form the basis upon which programming techniques and design patterns will be developed for creating standalone applications. Commonly used mobile tools and frameworks for mobile application development are used. All stages of software development from the initial idea, through to development and testing will be covered. Consideration will be given to the business case from the developers point of view. Some examination of how to market mobile apps is also undertaken. Research skills will be introduced as a means of keeping up to date with the changing mobile development landscape.
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Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-Req: COIT20268 Responsive Web Design
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- Design and implement native mobile applications
- Describe and be able to develop critical parts of a native mobile system programming interface
- Use an integrated IDE to build, debug and test native mobile applications
- Determine the business impact of a given mobile solution and critically assess the implementation of an app and its likely marketability and profitability
- Critically analyse a research issue in mobile computing.
Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognises the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). SFIA is in use in over 100 countries and provides a widely used and consistent definition of ICT skills. SFIA is increasingly being used when developing job descriptions and role profiles.
ACS members can use the tool MySFIA to build a skills profile at https://www.acs.org.au/professionalrecognition/mysfia-b2c.html
This unit contributes to the following workplace skills as defined by SFIA. The SFIA code is included:
- Systems Design (DESN)
- System Integration (SINT)
- Program ming/Software Development (PROG)
- Data Analysis (DTAN)
- Database/Repository Design (DBDS)
- Testing (TEST)
- Network Support (NTAS)
- Release and Deployment (RELM)
- Applications Support (ASUP)
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 20% | |||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 30% | |||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 30% | |||||
| 4 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | |||||
| 2 - Communication | |||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | |||||
| 4 - Research | |||||
| 5 - Self-management | |||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | |||||
| 7 - Leadership | |||||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 20% | ||||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||||||
| 4 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||
Textbooks
Beginning Android 4 Application Development
(2012)
Authors: Lee , Wei-Meng
John Wiley and Sons
Indianapolis Indianapolis , IN , USA
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Android Studio (updated to 2017 for Marshmallow API 23) + 1 working AVD (marshmallow)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.cowling@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introducing the Mobile Web and Android Application Development.
Chapter
Lee, chapter 1 pp. 1-33.
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Android Activities, Fragments and Intents.
Chapter
Lee, chapter 2 pp. 35-103.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Android User Interface.
Chapter
Lee, chapter 3 pp. 105-156.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
User Interfaces with Views.
Chapter
Lee, chapter 4 pp. 159-214.
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Chapter
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Displaying Pictures and Menus. Data persistence.
Chapter
Lee, chapter 5 pp. 219-249.
Lee, chapter 6 pp. 251-289.Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Content Providers.
Chapter
Lee, chapter 7 pp. 293-319.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
SMS and email Messaging. Location-based Services.
Chapter
Lee, chapter 9 pp. 351-390.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Networking.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Developing Android Services. Mobile App Testing.
Chapter
Lee, chapter 11 pp. 429-460.
Reading 1: Mobile Testing - Quick Guide
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The App store and selling Apps.
Chapter
Lee, chapter 12 pp. 463-482.
Reading 2: Rodgers, Chapter 14, 2012.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introduction to the scientific philosophy of research.
Chapter
Reading 3: Stephan et al., 2012.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Revision.
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Unit Coordinator:
Dr Michael A. Cowling
CQUniversity Brisbane
Ph: 07 3295 1196
E-mail: m.cowling@cqu.edu.au
1 Portfolio
You are to submit a weekly portfolio submission using Mahara as per the instructions on the unit Moodle site. This weekly portfolio will describe your understanding of the topic for the week, with relevant references and resources providing evidence of your understanding.
Week 12 Friday (9 Feb 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Approximately one week after the completion of portfolio
Each portfolio submission (10) will be assessed against the following criteria for 2 marks:
- Summary of weekly topic
- Resource descriptions
- Number and justification/quality of resources
- Describe and be able to develop critical parts of a native mobile system programming interface
- Determine the business impact of a given mobile solution and critically assess the implementation of an app and its likely marketability and profitability
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Self-management
2 Practical Assessment
Assignment 1 and Assignment 2 are related. For both, you are assigned the task of creating an app for keeping notes on players in a poker game. We will refer to our app as PokerNotes. The app has links to each player in the game. If a player is selected a page (fragment) is shown to add note entries. This assignment (assignment 1) will outline the basic structure of the app, as detailed in the assignment specification found on the Moodle course website. The specification of this app will then be further refined in Assignment 2, also found on the Moodle course website.
Week 6 Friday (22 Dec 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 8 Friday (12 Jan 2018)
This assignment will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Interface Layout
- App Functionality
- Human Computer Interaction Concepts
- Database Implementation
- General coding conventions
- Design and implement native mobile applications
- Use an integrated IDE to build, debug and test native mobile applications
- Knowledge
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Self-management
3 Practical Assessment
Assignment 1 and Assignment 2 are related. For both, you are assigned the task of creating an app for keeping notes on players in a poker game. We will refer to our app as PokerNotes. The app has links to each player in the game. If a player is selected a page (fragment) is shown to add note entries. This assignment (assignment 2) builds on the basic structure completed for assignment 1, enhancing it as per the assignment specification found on the Moodle course website.
Week 11 Friday (2 Feb 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Friday (16 Feb 2018)
This assignment will be assessed against the same criteria as assignment 1, as follows:
- Interface Layout
- App Functionality
- Human Computer Interaction Concepts
- General coding conventions
In addition, it will also be checked for:
- Database Implementation
- Advanced App Functionality
- Testing Strategy
- Financial/Economic Case for App
- Design and implement native mobile applications
- Use an integrated IDE to build, debug and test native mobile applications
- Determine the business impact of a given mobile solution and critically assess the implementation of an app and its likely marketability and profitability
- Knowledge
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Self-management
4 Written Assessment
You are to write a scholarly essay that identifies a popular app on the app store and analyses the functionality of this app and the way it is written, with reference to the material taught in the course as well as other scholarly resources found in your research. Your essay should come to a conclusion on whether this is a "good" app that meets the principles outlined in the course. Further details on the format of this assignment will be available on the Moodle site.
Review/Exam Week Friday (16 Feb 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Results of this assignment will be available to students after certification date
This assignment will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Presentation
- Introductory Arguments
- Essay Body and Use of Literature
- Conclusion
- Scholarly Use of References
- Depth of Argument Presented
- Describe and be able to develop critical parts of a native mobile system programming interface
- Critically analyse a research issue in mobile computing.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
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A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
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