ITC539 Android App Development (8)

Abstract

The aim of this subject is to develop skills and knowledge in native mobile applications development for the Android platform. The subject starts with a review of the Java programming language, which builds on students' previous knowledge of object oriented programming. The subject teaches the fundamentals of Android app design, as well as examining advanced programming concepts such as Model-View-Controller (MVC), controls and the user interface, Google APIs, content providers and intents.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
Online	Bathurst Campus
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Session 3
Online	Bathurst Campus

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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Computing and Mathematics

Assumed Knowledge

ITC538 Programming in Java 1

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to develop advanced applications for the Android platform;
be able to write, examine and critique Java program code for Android applications;
be able to compare and analyse different types of Model-View-Controller patterns;
be able to build and develop a user interface for the Android platform using sound user interface design principles;
be able to implement various app components for the Android platform;
be able to publish an Android application

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Introduction to Android app development.
Revision of Java programming concepts.
Java for Android developers.
Setting up Android development environment.
Android and Model-View-Controller.
Anatomy of Android applications.
User interface design principles.
User interface and fragments.
Displaying dialogs
Android and Google APIs
Publishing Android applications on Google Play

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.