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CSTP 2205: Android Mobile Application Programming
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This hands-on course concentrates on the Android operating system as well as common related development environments like Android Studio and SDK (Software Development Kit) tools to build and deploy native Android applications in Java. Student learn to manage Android resources, design user interfaces with layouts, create Services, employ multi-threading paradigms, and make sure of REST (REpresentational State Transfer) endpoints. Other topics may include Location Based Services, network connectivity, and accessing Cloud services and data.
This course assumes students are already familiar with basics of Java programming, web technologies, and the development and deployment of websites using HTML5, CSS, and Javascript.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CSTP 1206, CSTP 1204.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the Android platform and architecture
- Perform Android development setup including SDK, Emulators and Development Environment
- Use Android SDK libraries and functions when developing a mobile application
- Develop User Interface in Android environment using its various gadgets and layouts
- Use Services on Android to run background tasks and services
- Use REST endpoints for service and data needs in mobile apps
- Leverage Android Persistence capabilities to store user data in mobile apps
- Explore Packaging and Publishing Android applications
- Explore advanced topics like Google Play APIs and other new advancements to Android platform
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Biweekly programming assignments |
|
Project |
40 |
Individual or team work |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Final project which is a completed Android application, presented in class, along with proper documentation and source code |
Course topics
- Android Platform
- Android Studio and SDK
- Java programming language
- Android services
- REST endpoints
- Google Play API
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.