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Parent Programme
Bachelor of Science in Computing
MODULE NFQ
Level 7
MODULE CREDIT UNITS
ECTS: 5
MODULE TITLE
Mobile App Development 2
Reference code: M3.5
STAGE
Year 3
Spring Semester 2
12 Weeks X 3.15 Hours per week

Mobile App Development 2 Dorset College

Mobile App UI development

The Mobile App Development 2 module enables learners to understand and programme applications for mobile-based environments.

  • Scrolling/Recycler and adapters
  • Fragment, widgets and sensors
  • Custom views, videos and animations

Local and online data storage

Mobile app development will expand learners’ ability to design, develop and integrate robust mobile solutions with effective user interfaces.

  • Local database - SQLite
  • Firebase online services
  • Exchanging secure data from a mobile client

Advanced mobile app development

Advanced mobile app functionality

  • Making apps accessible
  • Adding geo features
  • Creating APK files
  • App publishing and distribution

Minimum Intended Learning Outcomes (MIMLOs)

Upon successful completion of this module, the learner should be able to:
MIMLO 1
Create personalised, accessible apps with advanced mobile features.
MIMLO 2
Understand mobile app performance and optimisation techniques.
MIMLO 3
Design and development cloud connected mobile applications.
MIMLO 4
Evaluate mobile development libraries and frameworks.

Assessment

MIMLOs
Assessment
Percentage
1-3
Group Project
40%
1-4
Project
60%

Reassessment Opportunity

Where the combined marks of the assessment and examination do not reach the pass mark the learner will be required to repeat the element of assessment that they failed. Reassessment materials will be published on Moodle after the Examination Board and will be aligned to the MIMLOs and learners will be capped at 40% unless there are personal mitigating circumstances.

Aims & Objectives

This module will expand a student’s knowledge of mobile application development.  It is intended for students who have programming experience and know the fundamentals of building an Android app appropriate programme language(s). This module will cover specific tools and technologies applicable to mobile development including data storage, asynchronous tasks, app settings, advanced graphics and geo features.

  • Create a customised mobile user interface.
  • Store data using local and online mobile solutions.
  • Program optimised and efficient Android code.
  • Design and develop accessible apps with geo location abilities.
  • Prepare finished applications for publishing on Google Play or other Android marketplaces.
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