Course Title: Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: COSC7362C
Course Title: Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5341 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Val Christou
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5076
Course Contact Email: val.christou@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Leader: Radhu Punchnathan
Phone: +61 3 99251409
Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, develop, debug, test and deploy applications, for hand-held digital devices using the advanced features of these devices.
It applies to individuals with information and communications technology (ICT) skills who work as mobile device application developers. They may be programmers, game developers, designers and testers, who are working in the area of mobile applications development.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTPRG601 Develop advanced mobile multi-touch applications |
Element: |
1. Work effectively on the target platform |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review the requirements |
Element: |
2. Develop an application for a multi-touch device |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Design and code the application, responding to events |
Element: |
3. Develop the code using features of the mobile device |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 List the available features of the mobile device |
Element: |
4. Use available data persistence facilities |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Write code, to read and write, to the devices file system |
Element: |
5. Develop applications that are secure and stable |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Determine and apply the performance objectives |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
Learning activities will include laboratory-based sessions on a variety of topics as shown in the weekly breakdown. Learning activities will generally consist of practical computer exercises based on teacher online handouts. Students should attend all sessions.
Students will also be expected to undertake work on a variety of activities for homework.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Semester 2 2019
Week |
Week Commencing |
Topic |
Learning Materials and Activities |
Assessment Remarks |
1 |
8 July |
Introduction to the Course including: |
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2 |
15 July |
User Interface - Testing Apps on Physical Devices - Android Studio Code Editor - Android Architecture - The Anatomy of an Android Application- Practical exercises in class - Basics of Android |
Creating the following Mobile Applications:
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3 |
22 July |
Views, View Groups and Layouts - User Interface using Android Studio Designer Tool & Java Code - GridLayout Manager in Designer & XML Layout Resources - Practical exercises in class (Coffee Break) |
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4 |
29 July |
Assessment 1 in class - Debugging |
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Assessment 1 |
5 |
5 Aug |
Intents - Application and Activity Lifecycles - Activity State Changes - Saving and Restoring the State of an -- Practical exercises in class (Basketball Project, modifying given applications to new requirements) |
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6 |
12 Aug |
Introduction to DB - Android SQLite Databases |
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7 |
19 Aug |
Databases continued - Fragments- Practical exercises in class. |
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8 |
26 Aug |
Assessment 2 in class |
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Assessment 2 |
Break (Monday 2nd September to 6th September 2019) | ||||
9 |
9 Sept |
Multi Language apps - Multitasking - Gesture - Google maps - Analysis of Project for stage 1 submission. |
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10 |
16 Sept |
MVC - Github Project - Question on Reverse Engineering - work on projects. |
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11 |
23 Sept |
Assessment 3 Stage 1 due |
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Assessment 3 |
12 |
30 Sept |
Testing (user acceptance / unit testing) |
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13 |
7 Oct |
Handling Different Android Devices and Displays – work on projects |
Project Work
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14 |
14 Oct |
Work on projects |
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15 |
21 Oct |
Assessment 2 - group project presentation – due |
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Assessment 3 |
16 |
28 Oct |
Review and feedback |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Smyth Neil, Android Studio Development Essentials, 6thd Edition |
9780986027376 |
References
There is no prescribed text book for this course. However the following book is recommended for references: |
978-067232916 |
Other Resources
You will need laptop with charger for each class. You may also refer to various media, websites, textbooks and e-books as indicated in Canvas
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- design applications for small devices that allow multi-touch user input and have advanced mobile features
- build and test these applications
- deploy these applications onto mobile devices.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must:
- summarise the hardware, and networking, requirements of a multi-touch application
- describe and apply object-oriented programming
- identify and describe user interface designs, and their application
- describe web design methodology and its integration with hand-held devices
- identify and describe typical mobile devices that use multi-touch technologies
- summarise extensible markup language (XML) programming, and web services
- describe techniques for developing software applications.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the programming and software development industry, and include access to:
- hand-held devices and simulators
- an integrated development environment (IDE)
- the internet and web services
- the server system, with sufficient privileges to deploy applications
- specific tools and licences, depending on the particular platform.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
There are 3 assessments in this course
1. Assessment 1: (Week 4)
This is an in class practical lab activity. It covers all topics covered up to week 3 where the student will be asked to design a user interface and a related activity and demonstrate it.
2. Assessment 2: (Week 8)
This is an in class practical lab activity. It covers all topics covered up to week 7 which includes development with different layout elements and multiple screen views. There will also be a MCQ (Multiple Choice Quiz) task that needs to be done in class.
3. Assessment 3:
This is a group project which covers the skills and knowledge required to design, develop, debug, test and deploy multi-touch Android application.
a. Stage 1: Analysis and Design (Week 11)
Requirement Analysis Document Due (Product Overview, Functional Requirements, supplementary requirements/constraints, Domain Model (Class Diagram), Glossary)
b. Stage 2: Development, Testing and Deployment (Week 15)
Test plan documentation and product demo
Assessment Matrix
ELEMENT / PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENTS DETAIL |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Work effectively on the target platform 1.1 Review the requirements 1.2 Establish the platform 1.3 Install the required development tools, and environment 1.4 Use the available debugging tools and techniques 1.5 Deploy the completed applications on the target device, and for public download 1.6 Test the application using an emulator |
Assessment 1 - Test |
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2. Develop an application for a multi-touch device 2.1 Design and code the application, responding to events 2.2 Design and code the application, responding to taps, touches and gestures 2.3 Use a model view controller to design the approach 2.4 Develop the application, making effective use of auto-rotation and auto-resizing facilities |
Assessment 3 - Project |
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3. Develop the code using features of the mobile device 3.1 List the available features of the mobile device 3.2 Write code requiring web connectivity, and using web services 3.3 Write code that communicates with another device, using a communication protocol 3.4 Write code using an application programming interface (API) related to at least one other advanced device feature
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Assessment 1 - Test Assessment 2 - Test Assessment 3 - Project
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4. Use available data persistence facilities. 4.1 Write code, to read and write, to the devices file system 4.2 Use synchronisation techniques to synchronise data between the device and external data sources 4.3 Write code to make use of available database facilities, on the chosen device |
Assessment 3 - Project
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5. Develop applications that are secure and stable 5.1 Determine and apply the performance objectives 5.2 Ensure memory management, using tools and techniques effectively 5.3 Use tools and techniques to evaluate performance 5.4 Eliminate zombies, using appropriate tools and techniques |
Assessment 2 - Test Assessment 3 - Project |
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Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to:
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Assessment 1 - Test Assessment 2 - Test Assessment 3 - Project
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Knowledge Evidence To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
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Assessment 1 - Test Assessment 2 - Test Assessment 3 - Project
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Other Information
Submission Requirements
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date via CANVAS.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
- Projects must be submitted via Canvas.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance-based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Special Consideration Procedures
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Online special consideration link: https://specon.rmit.edu.au/specon/
Resubmissions
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task, you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Marking Guide (Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment)
After achieving competency, we then grade your performance in the course/cluster and you will achieve one of the following grades:
Final Grades Table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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