Fall 2010 CSYS 2793 Android Development

Syllabus

CSYS 2793 Section 301/302 Call # 15314/15316 Tuesday/Thursday

Instructor Information
Assoc. Prof. Dr. William Smith
E-mail: william_smith@mail.tulsacc.edu
Work phone: (918) 595-7616
Skype/GTalk: drwillsmith
Office Location: Southeast Campus - 4201
Office hours: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 – 12:30
Tuesday/Thursday 2:00 – 3:00

Prerequisites

CSCI 2133 - Introduction to Java

Course Description

A hands on course in designing, developing, debugging and testing mobile applications using Java
and targeting the Android-based mobile device. Lecture 2 Hours. Laboratory 2 Hours.

Goals

The goals of the Mobile Development - Android course are that students, by mastering the topics pre-
sented in this course, gain valuable problem-solving skills and knowledge that will enable them to
become proficient in designing and developing applications for the Android-based platform.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to :

• Use Eclipse to edit, build, and debug your Android applications and to manage project resources.

• Connect to and use local and remote data sources to present and manage your application's data.

• Manage standard UI controls and custom components correctly in response to user input.

• Understand and program the differences between foreground, background, and widget based apps.

• Use inter-app communication to develop apps that use and interact with existing apps

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Course Content

The course covers fundamental Java programming and core Android API. Specifically, the following
topics will be included:

• Activities

• UI Design and Implementation

• Intents and Adapters

• States and Preferences

• Files, Databases & Providers

• Background Processes

• Widgets

Course Grade

The course grade will be calculated as follows:

• 7 in class programming labs @ 20 pts each

• 4 Programming Projects @ 20 pts each

• 4 Forum Postings - 20 pts each

Total Points Possible: 300

Grading Scale

The standard TCC 90-80-70-60 grading scale will be used.

Submission of Programming Assignments

All programming labs and programming projects must be submitted via Blackboard.

Late Assignments

Assignment will be accepted past there due date with a penalty of 10% per class period late.

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Copyright Notice

It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted microcomputer software.

Tulsa Community College makes every effort to support these copyright agreements and does not
support illegal duplication of any copyrighted material.

Technical Requirements

The student must meet the requirements as listed on the TCC distance learning web site as well as
any additional requirements listed on the course Blackboard site.

Course Withdrawal

The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (“W” grade) or to change
from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participat-
ing in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid
consequences for the student.

Communications

Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be
sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive
email from, the instructor regarding this course.

Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise,
TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted
on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).

General Education Goals

General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that
comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and per-
sonal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged
Learning, and Technological Proficiency.

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Classroom Etiquette

Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during
classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learn-
ing and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the
instructor.

Syllabus Changes

Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to
the syllabus in writing.

Students with Disabilities

TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Dis-
abilities Act. For information, students may contact the disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-
7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about
the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses
within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating cer-
tain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the
faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from
classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:

• require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a sub-
stitute assignment or test;

• Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;

• Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;

• Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.

Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.

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Institutional Statement

Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC
Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in
the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu

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Schedule

Week of Topics Assignments Given

(due the next class period)

August 16 Introduction & Install Programming Assignment #1

August 23 Apps & Activities Forum Posting #1

August 30 User Interfaces Programming Assignment #2

September 6 Intents and Adapters Forum Posting #2

September 13 Files, States, & Preferences Programming Assignment #3

September 20 Databases & Providers Forum Posting #3

September 27 Background Processes Programming Assignment #4

October 4 Widgets Forum Posting #4

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