CS3S663 - Mobile Systems and Applications 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CS3S663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Mobile Systems and Applications | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Computer Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Alun King | ||
| Module Team: | Christopher Tubb | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100366 - computer science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To demonstrate the application of the theoretical and practical knowledge of the technologies associated with building basic (non-networked) mobile applications.
To develop skills to design, implement, test and critically evaluate such technologies and mobile applications.
Content Summary
Understanding of the design considerations that go into developing a mobile application
Evaluate different mobile operating systems: structures, functionality, interfaces, peripheral I/O, file systems, databases, non-networked applications,?networked?applications and security.
A theoretical and practical insight into mobile application development: languages, development tools and the use of development tools to design and implement robust non-networked mobile applications.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate a critical understanding of the prevailing technologies associated with the development and use of mobile applications. |
| LO2 | To develop non-networked mobile applications. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | A write up of a piece of practical work that has been undertaken | 0 | 1500 | 50 | 40 | |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 2 | A write up of a piece of practical work that has been undertaken | 0 | 1500 | 50 | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |