Complete overview of fundamental problems, technologies and paradigms related to mobile systems. Understanding of mobile service architectures, wireless/mobile networks and characteristic limitation of mobile devices. Hands-on experience in programming advanced mobile phones, smartphones and tablets. Knowledge of modern trends in mobile applications including: user focused and context-dependent services, ubiquitous entertainment and wearable computing.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Discussion on written code examples and learning how to write functional algorithm. Project, Homeworks
Principle Sources
T. Mikkonen, Programming mobile devices: an introduction for practitioners
F. Fitzek, F. Reichert, Mobile phone programming and its application to wireless networking
P. Golding, Next generation wireless applications: creating mobile applications in a Web 2.0 and Mobile 2.0 world
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction, Mobile Platforms & Architectures
2. Week
Handling essential limitations of mobile environment restricted user interface, limited computational performance
3. Week
memory-awareness, power management
security and privacy in mobile applications
4. Week
Mobile networks (GPRS, EDGE, 3G), wireless personal area networks based on Bluetooth or WiFi technologies
5. Week
Location and privacy protection in mobile wireless networks
6. Week
Addressing and routing to mobile users
7. Week
Disconnection handling - data synchronization
8. Week
Mobile Databases
9. Week
Mobile Databases (2) , persistent storage
10. Week
Mobile Security
11. Week
Location/context aware services
12. Week
Multimedia services and new technologies
13. Week
Application deployment
14. Week
Application testing
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
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Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Describe and compare different mobile application models/architectures and patterns.
LO-2
Describe the components and structure of a mobile development framework
LO-3
Apply a mobile development framework in secure environment.
LO-4
Demonstrate advanced programming competency by developing a maintainable and efficient mobile application.
LO-5
Address the limitations and challenges of working in a mobile environment and thus utilize the opportunities for commercial and/or social benefit.
