Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MOBILE COMPUTING | ||
Code | COMP327 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr P Jimmieson Computer Science Phil@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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1) To provide guidelines, design principles and experience in developing applications for small, mobile devices, including an appreciation of context and location aware services. 2) To develop an appreciation of interaction modalities with small, mobile devices (including interface design for non-standard display surfaces) through the implementation of simple applications and use cases. 3) To introduce wireless communication and networking principles, that support connectivity to cellular networks, wireless internet and sensor devices. 4) To understand the use of transaction and e-commerce principles over such devices to support mobile business concepts. |
Learning Outcomes |
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At the end of the module, the student will have a working understanding of the characteristics and limitations of mobile hardware devices including their user-interface modalities. |
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The ability to develop applications that are mobile-device specific and demonstrate current practice in mobile computing contexts. |
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A comprehension and appreciation of the design and development of context-aware solutions for mobile devices. |
Syllabus |
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* Introduction to Mobile Computing (1 lecture) * Mobile Application Development (15 lectures) Introduction to iOS and development frameworks (11 lectures) Interface Development, including Storyboards and Generic Design for changing sizes/orientations (4 lectures) * Interacting with the User (14 lectures) Mobile EcoSystem and the Internet of Things (3 lecture) User data sharing/exploitation, and ethics Telecommunication Mechanisms (2 lectures) Human Computer Interaction (3 lectures) Interaction modalities - touch/swipe interaction, accelerometers, predictive texting (T9) Context and Location (2 lectures) M-Commerce, Mobile Payment and Business Models(4 lectures) E-Commerce on Mobile Devices, Payment Systems, Enterprise Issues |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Lecture material will be delivered covering the whole syllabus, and will include practical examples and code fragments to illustrate how different issues pertinent to Mobile Computing can be addressed when developing mobile applications. |
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Laboratory Work - A series of lab tutorials in increasing levels of autonomy will walk the students through the development of several apps that illustrate different aspects of Mobile App development |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 Lecture material will be delivered covering the whole syllabus, and will include practical examples and code fragments to illustrate how different issues pertinent to Mobile Computing can be addressed when developing mobile applications. |
20 A series of lab tutorials in increasing levels of autonomy will walk the students through the development of several apps that illustrate different aspects of Mobile App development |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 100 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Exam | 150 | Semester 1 | 60 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Final Exam There is no reassessment opportunity, No resit opportunity for final year modules. Notes (applying to all assessments) 3 (sets of) assessment tasks This work is not marked anonymously. Written examination |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 20 hours | 1 | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 There is no reassessment opportunity, No resit opportunity for final year modules. |
Coursework | 20 hours | Semester 1 | 15 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 There is no reassessment opportunity, No resit opportunity for final year modules. |
Coursework | 10 hours | Semester 1 | 15 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Collection of three pieces of lab work There is no reassessment opportunity, No resit opportunity for final year modules. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |