Introduction to Mobile Application Development

Course work provides an introduction on how to develop applications for mobile devices. Students will be provided a foundation in the mobile app development methodologies and experience of developing applications for iOS and Android operating systems. Students will also design and build a variety of Apps to develop real competency. Focus is placed on navigating and developing both operating systems as well as the design of them.

Knowledge 

• Know the capabilities and limitations of mobile devices the importance of communication within Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Know how to evaluate development with another mobile platform
• Know how to develop mobile applications work with imperfect data to find the perfect solution

Core Competency:   Ability to navigate through Android software

1. Ability to create interface on Android software
2. Designing lists and adapters on Android software
3. Access hardware and sensors on Android software

Core Competency:  Ability to navigate through iOS software

1. Ability to create interface on iOS
2. Desigining lists and adapters on iOS software
3. Access hardware and sensors on iOS software

Skill 

Be able to develop both Android and iOS apps

• Be able to code program with no instructions and making sure program runs
• The ability to test software and understand how to make money off apps

Core Competency: Understanding the Business side of Apps

1. Be able to plan a business for your app
2. Understanding all Income possibilities for app
3. Ability to Publish App on to App/Play Stores

Core Competency: Understanding issues with Devices and Apps

1. The ability to find issues with apps and devices
2. Understanding how to fix software and hardware issues
3. Understanding the difference between devices

Jakob Iversen, Michael Eierman, Learning Mobile App Development: A Hands-on Guide to Building Apps with iOS and Android (2013)

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