SWE218 Mobile ProgrammingIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Software Engineering (English) General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Software Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: SWE218
Course Name: Mobile Programming
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. BEKİR TEVFİK AKGÜN
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. NİLGÜN İNCEREİS
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Mobile computing devices have become ubiquitous in our communities. In this course, we focus on the creation of mobile solutions for various modern platforms, including major mobile operating systems.
Course Content: Topics include mobile device architecture, programming languages, software engineering, user interface design, and app distribution.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Be exposed to technology and business trends impacting mobile applications
2) Be competent with the characterization and architecture of mobile applications.
3) Be competent with understanding enterprise scale requirements of mobile applications.
4) Be competent with designing and developing mobile applications using one application development framework.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1. Introduction a. Introduction to Mobile Computing b. Introduction to Android Development Environment None
2) 2. Factors in Developing Mobile Applications a. Mobile Software Engineering b. Frameworks and Tools c. Generic UI Development d. Android User None
3) 3. More on UIs a. VUIs and Mobile Apps b. Designing the Right UI c. Multichannel and Multimodial UIs None
4) 4. Intents and Services a. Android Intents and Services b. Characteristics of Mobile Applications c. Successful Mobile Development None
5) 5. Storing and Retrieving Data a. Synchronization and Replication of Mobile Data b. Getting the Model Right c. Android Storing and Retrieving Data d. Working with a Content Provider None
6) 6. Communications Via Network and the Web a. State Machine b. Correct Communications Model c. Android Networking and Web None
7) 7. Telephony a. Deciding Scope of an App b. Wireless Connectivity and Mobile Apps c. Android Telephony None
8) Midterm None
9) 9. Notifications and Alarms a. Performance b. Performance and Memory Management c. Android Notifications and Alarms None
10) 10. Multimedia a. Mobile Agents and Peer-to-Peer Architecture b. Android Multimedia None
11) 11. Location a. Mobility and Location Based Services b. Android None
12) 12. Putting It All Together (as time allows) a. Packaging and Deploying b. Performance Best Practices c. Android Field Service App None
13) 13. Security and Hacking (as time allows) a. Active Transactions b. More on Security c. Hacking Android None
14) 14. Platforms and Additional Issues (as time allows) a. Development Process b. Architecture, Design, Technology Selection c. Mobile App Development Hurdles d. Testing None
15) Final Exam None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Gerekli tüm malzemeler ders notu şeklinde sunulacaktır.

There is no primary text for this course. All required materials will be available online.
References: Yok - None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
2) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
4) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
5) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
6) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Yaşam boyu öğrenmenin gerekliliği bilinci; bilgiye erişebilme, bilim ve teknolojideki gelişmeleri izleme ve kendini sürekli yenileme becerisi.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
11) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
2) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. 1
3) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 4
4) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) 2
5) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
6) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems. 5
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Yaşam boyu öğrenmenin gerekliliği bilinci; bilgiye erişebilme, bilim ve teknolojideki gelişmeleri izleme ve kendini sürekli yenileme becerisi.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 3
11) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 14 2 28
Project 1 20 20
Midterms 1 30 30
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 146