Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - IAT 359 D100

Mobile Computing (3)

Class Number: 4883

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2021
    Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Instructor:

    Amal Vincent

  • Instructor:

    Amal Vincent
    amalv@sfu.ca

  • Prerequisites:

    Completion of 48 units, including IAT 265 and IAT 267, with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to mobile computing and the development of applications for mobile environments. The three areas that will be covered in the course are mobile technologies, application development and user interaction in a mobile setting. Students will make use of mobile application frameworks and development environments to develop their own application and project, while reinforcing concepts covered in the lectures. Topics covered include mobile development environments, user interfaces, user experience and application development guidelines, gesture recognition, location, sensors, and graphics, and others, as will be outlined in the weekly schedule.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course provides students with an introduction to mobile computing and the development of applications for mobile environments.

The three areas that will be covered in the course are mobile technologies, application development and user interaction in a mobile setting. Students will make use of mobile application frameworks and development environments to develop their own application and project, while reinforcing the concepts covered in the lectures. Topics covered include mobile development environments, user interfaces, user experience and application development guidelines, touch sensing, accelerometer-based gesture recognition, location, sensors, and graphics, and other, as will be outlined in the weekly schedule.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Design and implement computing applications considering characteristics of mobile computing in the context of mobile architecture
  • Apply application development guidelines to ensure a smooth user experience
  • Integrate sensor capabilities of smartphones to support user experience

Grading

  • Assignments (individual) 25%
  • Participation (in-class short quizzes, exercises, discussions)) 5%
  • Quizzes (individual) 15%
  • Programming Project (pair or individual) 25%
  • Exam(individual) 30%

NOTES:

Learning Activities:
The course's learning activities include:

  • Weekly lectures
  • Course readings (textbook, canvas, electronic resources)
  • Workshop activities, exercises, worksheets
  • Quizzes
  • Online tutorials: Lynda.com
  • Assignments consisting of application of learned theory, problem solving and independent reading activities and research
  • Programming project
  • Final exam

REQUIREMENTS:

Due to the continuing effects of the global pandemic the Fall term will be conducted entirely via online classes.
This will result in some changes in format, tools and requirements.

Requirements: 

- Access to a personal computer: This is essential for the course. If you don't have such access and would require to purchase technology in order to complete the course then you should consider contacting SFU Financial Aid as you can apply for special funding for technology purchase. 
- Access to reliable internet: We'll be conducting real-time online classes for much of the term and collaboration in teams will be always online. As a result you'll need consistent access.
- Access to a non-distracting space to work: Real-time online classes means you will need a space where you can be participating in classes without interruption.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Reference Readings:

Equipment:

 Android Device:
 You are not required to have an Android Device.  Development and all course work can be completed on the Android Emulator.  

Course content (lecture slides, in-class activities, assignments, project) are available on Canvas

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.