SEN958-SampleSyllabus-ITU.edu.doc

Course Syllabus International Technological University SEN958 – Android Application Development (3 credit hours) Meets Mon Wed (8 Weeks) May 14 - July 2 (7:30-10pm) Instructor Name: Dr. Barbara Hecker Instructor office hours: Room 102 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday or by appointment Contact information: Phone: (408) 374-7778 ITU Email: bhecker@ Other Email: bhecker@ TA Name: To be announced in class. TA office hour: ? hour before the start of each class meeting in room 102. Course hours: Monday and Wednesday (8 Weeks)May 14 - July 2 (7:30pm-10pm) Course Description: This course introduces the use of SDKs released by Google to facilitate the development of applications for the Android Phone. Android Phones are Linux based and are programmed in Java. The Linux OS is the most powerful and easiest to manage of all operating systems. The Java programming language with its superior GUI development capabilities provides a good platform for Android development. Knowledge of SDKs is certainly an advantage when developing for the Android platform. This course will cover the current Google SDK, Android platform and Java programming features. Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will: Know the basic concepts and technique of developing applications for the Android phone. Be able to use the SDK and other development tools. Know the basic concepts of Android phone features and capabilities. Be able to understand Java programming as it related to application development for the Android platform. Know how to acquire additional resources and security information needed for various different types of Android applications features and services (maps, SMS, Email, etc). Know how to work with the SQLite database features. Prerequisite: SEN 964 or previous programming experience in Java. Required Equipment: Any Google Android phone is suggested but not required. The student may use the software phone emulator included with the SDK and take the