Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Native Mobile Apps | |||
| Reference | CM3147 | Version | 1 |
| Created | November 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | May 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop the student's competency using native app development tools to create apps for a specific mobile device platform. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Formulate the design of native apps using knowledge of app architectures and major components. |
| 2 | Make judgements on the selection and effective use of appropriate software tools for developing native apps. |
| 3 | Demonstrate the ability to create interactive apps that store, transfer, and retrieve data for a specific mobile platform. |
| 4 | Review security implications in native apps. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Android app development, prototyping, mobile design, data persistence, architecture components, user interfaces, web services, JSON, app security. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Key concepts and ideas are introduced in lectures. In the lab sessions, the students will develop and implement mobile applications. The labs will involve the use of modern IDE and code management tools for the development, deployment and testing of GUI applications. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | The coursework will be an extended software design and development exercise. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade of D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to obtain an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to obtain an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | The student should have previous experience of programming experience. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Randhawa, Tejinder S. Mobile Applications: Design, Development and Optimization. Springer. 2022 |
| 2 | Mawlood-Yunis, A-R. Android for Java Programmers. Springer, 2022. |
| 3 | Gunasekera, S. Sndroid Apps Security: Mitigate Hacking Attacks and Security Breaches. Springer. 2020. |
| 4 | Allen, G. Android for Absolute Beginners: Getting Started with Mobile Apps Development Using the Android Java SDK. Springer 2021 |