11:00-12:15 TuTh 110 Eppley |
Dr. David Reed
203D Hitchcock x2583 DaveReed@creighton.edu |
Prerequisite: CSC 221
This project-based course presents the fundamental concepts and techniques of mobile application development. The course will focus on the iOS platform, developing apps using Apple's XCode IDE and the Swift programming language. An overview of other platforms and development tools will be included, and best practices in the design and implementation of mobile content will be studied. Specific topics include the iOS architecture, the Apple UIKit, views, workflows, tables, data persistence, and Web integration.
The specific goals of this course are:
Much of the course time will be spent in hands-on learning activities, working through interactive tutorials and developing apps in structured exercises. At the end of each unit, each student will complete a larger assignment, which applies the concepts and skills learned in that unit. A late penalty of 25% will be applied to any late assignment - assignments will not be accepted more than a week late. In the second half of the course, students will propose and implement an app of their own design. This app should address a real-world need and demonstrate good design and programming practices. In the last week of the semester, students will present their apps to the class.
Mixed into the semester will be discussion days, where students discuss assigned articles concerning mobile technology, design principles, and project management. Discussion questions will be assigned and students must submit their answers before class on that day. In addition, there will be one 75-minute midterm exam and a cumulative final exam (see the schedule below for exam dates).
There is no specific attendance policy for the course, although it is expected that absences will leave the student unprepared for tests and assignments. Tests will not be rescheduled except in extreme circumstances. The final grade for the course will be based on the following weightings:
discussion questions | 05 % |
5-6 unit assignments | 25 % |
semester project | 30 % |
75-minute midterm exam | 20 % |
100-minute final exam | 20 % |
At the minimum, departmental grading cutoffs for the final average will apply. That is, 92-100% guarantees an A, 87-91% a B+, 82-86% a B, 77-81% a C+, 71-76% a C, and 60-70% a D. Depending on class performance, some shifting of grades (in an upward direction only) may occur as final letter grades are assigned.
It is expected that all students check their Creighton email accounts regularly. Official announcements, such as assignment revisions or class cancellations, will be distributed through Creighton email.
Creighton's policy on cheating and plagiarism is spelled out in the Student Handbook, with college procedures available online. When completing exercises in class, students are encouraged to work in teams or small groups. However, unit assignments and the semester project should be the sole work of each student.
Violations of this collaboration policy will be dealt with severely, with possible outcomes including failure in the course. In the case of unit assignments, you are encouraged to start early so that there is time to seek help from the instructor as the need arises.
Date | Topic | Readings | Assignments |
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Jan 11 | Course overview. (pptx/pdf) | ||
16 18 |
The iOS landscape. (pptx/pdf) Getting Started with App Development: (pptx/pdf) |
Unit 1 |
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23 25 |
Swift basics, XCode, Interface Builder, flashlight app. |
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HW1: due 2/2 |
30 Feb 1 |
Readings in mobile development. Introduction to Swift: (pptx/pdf) |
articles: 1,
2,
3,
4
Unit 2.1-2.6 |
questions |
6 8 |
strings, functions, structs/classes, collections. Introduction to UIKit: (pptx/pdf) |
Unit 2.7-2.10 |
HW2: due 2/19 |
13 15 |
UI elements, auto layout, stack views, calculator app. |
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20 22 |
Readings in mobile development. Optionals & segues: (pptx/pdf) |
articles: Apple,
UXPin Unit 3.1-3.6 |
questions |
27 Mar 1 |
optionals, guards, segues, review. MIDTERM EXAM |
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HW3: due 3/21 |
6 8 |
SPRING BREAK -- NO CLASS | ||
13 15 |
Navigation design: (pptx/pdf) tab controllers, workflows, project design, |
Unit 3.7-3.9 |
Project |
20 22 |
work day. Protocols & design: (pptx/pdf) |
Unit 4.1-4.3 |
checkpoint 1 |
27 29 |
Swift protocols, MVC pattern, popovers. Project consultations |
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checkpoint 2 HW4: due 4/11 |
Apr 3 5 |
Tables & persistence: (pptx/pdf) scroll & table views, saving data. |
Unit 4.4-4.9 |
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10 12 |
Examples & advanced topics. (pptx/pdf) Project consultations |
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checkpoint 3 |
17 19 |
Project crunch day Readings in mobile development (video). |
article: TheVerge |
questions |
24 26 |
Student demos. course overview |
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May 1
FINAL EXAM Tue, 1:00-2:40
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