DTE-2503 Programming for Mobile Devices 2 - 10 stp

The course is aimed at the development of advanced mobile applications that utilize and use external components (mobile sensors included), using modern / current programming languages, frameworks, techniques, and tools. With a focus on applying various communication technologies, as well as using algorithms and techniques for filtering data. Topics of interest include:

• Advanced application development using Android as a platform and Android Studio as a development environment
• Sensor technology and IoT
• Advanced communication protocols
• Security mechanisms (related to communication)
• Sustainable solutions (energy minimization and efficient applications / services)

Learning outcomes, skills, and attitudes

On completion of this course the successful student is expected to have the following:

Knowledge

The student has knowledge about:

• Advanced application development in Android Studio
• Communication protocols such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, with respect to:
  • Server based communication
  • Connection, pairing and transferring data between different units
• Filtering algorithms and data structures
  • Among others, Kalman filters
  • Vectors and matrices in orientation and position related problems
• Positioning and map-based services
  • Calculation of path/routes and grading of given trails

Skills

The student has acquired skills within:

• Android studio and development of advanced mobile applications
• Use of external APIs for different purposes, i.e. maps and communication
• Use internal components in a mobile phone (i.e. sensors, microphone, sound, light, …) in application development
• Communication between different entities, i.e. using Bluetooth
• Using both integrated hardware and software solutions in Android applications
• Positioning and orientation using among others; gyroscope, accelerometer, GPS and maps

General competence

After completion the student will have:

• Acquired sufficient subject terminology to be able to participate in professional discussions within the subject area for advanced application development.
• Acquired sufficient subject terminology to be able to participate in professional discussions related to current tools and methods for application development with various communication protocols.
• Can impart knowledge related to tools and methods for application development.
• Knowledge of planning and implementation of major programming projects, both alone and as a participant in a group.
• Must be able to develop applications with perspectives related to security as well as energy-minimalization solutions.
• Knowledge of the ethical consequences of technological choices and solutions.