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CSTP 2305: iOS Mobile Application Programming
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course students study basic iOS application development for Apple mobile devices as well as cross platform application development for both Android and Apple devices. This course is designed for students who already have basic understanding of Object-Oriented programming using modern programming languages such as C++. Studies will learn how to use Apple's Swift programming language using development environment Xcode to develop general purpose application for Mac OS or iOS operating system. Students will utilize a cross platform development tool to create a mobile application that can run on multiple platforms.
The emphasis in this course is gaining familiarity with the toolchain, the necessary APIs, working with MacOS and Xcode, and basic coding in the Swift programming language. Students will have access to modern Mac Labs to develop and test their applications, but for publishing and using the latest updates and packages it is recommended students have access to a Mac PC such as Mac mini.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CSTP 1205, CSTP 1206.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss application development for iOS mobile devices
- Describe the development toolchain, testing, and publishing applications on Mac OS and iOS devices
- Handle user touches, connect to the Internet, utilize accelerometer, timers and location in Mac or iOS environment
- Develop software in Swift using Xcode that can run on an iOS devices and Mac PC.
- Develop software that can run on an iOS device using object-oriented concepts
- Employ basic debugging and troubleshooting on Mac PC
- Develop a mobile application using a cross platform development tool that can run on multiple device platforms
- Publish and submit an iOS application on the Apple App Store
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and
hands-on practical work. Software required is Xcode 11.6 or Higher. Students needs access to a Mac running Mac OS 10.15.6 or higher. Student can use alternatives to owning their own Mac using services like those listed in this website: https://codewithchris.com/xcode-for-windows/
hands-on practical work. Software required is Xcode 11.6 or Higher. Students needs access to a Mac running Mac OS 10.15.6 or higher. Student can use alternatives to owning their own Mac using services like those listed in this website: https://codewithchris.com/xcode-for-windows/
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Lab Work |
20 |
weekly |
|
Project |
25 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
|
Course topics
- Application development on Xcode IDE and iOS devices.
- Swift fundamentals and code flow.
- Building single view app on iOS
- Creating multi-screen app on iOS
- Adding behavior and data driven lists to iOS apps
- Adaptive UI on iOS
- Publishing to the App Store.
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.