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Module title: Mobile Applications Development
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SET08114
Module leader: Babis Koniaris
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module covers the application development lifecycle for mobile apps. The module initially provides an overview of mobile platforms and then looks at the application development methodology used for mobile apps, taking into consideration the limitations of the mobile device platform and the opportunities provided through GPS, orientation sensors and networking. During the development process, interaction design considerations are considered with regard to the interface technologies provided by modern mobile devices. This will incorporate different implementation features that can be applied to mobile device applications, and the different platforms and development environments available. The growing mobile application marketplace and its impact on mobile application development is explored.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Assess mobile platform technology for the development of mobile apps.

LO2: Interpret user expectations in the context of mobile applications.

LO3: Design, develop, test and demonstrate a working application for a mobile device.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, IN PERSON, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Babis Koniaris
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Online Guided independent study 150 Guided independent study
Face To Face Lecture 24 LECTURE
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 60 2~3 Week 10 , WORDS= 60 Project - Written
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 40 1~2 Exam Period HOURS= 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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