School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Computer Technology
Department
Computer Information Systems
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Computer Information Systems
Course Number
141
Course Title
Introduction to Mobile Application Development
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
CIS-125
Catalog Course Description
An introductory-level course covering application development for mobile and handheld devices. Emphasizes application programming principles, user experience and functionality considerations, and software architecture. Students will build and deploy basic mobile apps for a major mobile platform.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Mobile application operating systems
- Technology and business trends impacting mobile applications.
- Mobile application best practices.
- Architecture of mobile applications.
- Design and functionality of mobile applications.
- Security issues in the mobile application environment.
- Software engineering concepts in building mobile applications.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Identify popular versions of mobile application operating systems.
- Explain the technology and business trends impacting mobile applications.
- Identify mobile application best practices.
- Describe the architecture of mobile applications.
- Create and deploy basic mobile applications for a leading mobile application platform.
- Critique the design and functionality of mobile applications.
- Identify security issues in the mobile application environment.
- Explain software engineering concepts in building mobile applications.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Assessment of academic achievement may include (but is not limited to) exams, quizzes, homework, and laboratory assignments.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Review Semester
Fall 2022