CSC-20038 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

CSC-10024 Programming I (or equivalent experience).

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

Mobile Application Development has become one of the key areas of growth in the technology industry, and an essential employability skill for a computer science graduate. This module provides a practical understanding of the development lifecycle for mobile applications and aims to cover areas such as design principles for mobile devices, mobile application development techniques and technologies, and testing and evaluation of mobile applications. Students will be given the experience of successfully developing an application for a mobile device, such as an Android-based mobile phone.

This module provides a practical understanding of the development lifecycle for mobile applications and aims to cover areas such as design principles for mobile devices, mobile application development techniques and technologies, and related commercial and economic issues. Students will be given the experience of successfully developing an application for a mobile device, such as an Android-based mobile phone.

Intended Learning Outcomes

discuss the key design and development issues for mobile applications: 1
identify the requirements for mobile platforms and apply their appropriate strategies for development and deployment: 1
apply the underlying concepts and principles of mobile application development in a novel situation: 1
discuss the key commercial and economic issues related to mobile application development: 1

Study hours

22 hours Lectures
11 hours Practical Classes
117 hours Private Study

School Rules

CSC-10024 Programming I (or equivalent experience).

Description of Module Assessment