DEV 272 - Mobile Application Development Fundamentals

5 CR

This hands-on course introduces cross-platform mobile application development using modern frameworks and industry-standard practices. Students learn to design and build responsive mobile applications that work across iOS and Android platforms, covering UI design, navigation systems, API integration, local storage, and device features. Students work with development tools and testing platforms to build, debug, and optimize applications using component-based architecture and user-centered design principles. Through team-based agile projects, students develop a fully functional mobile application and prepare for entry-level mobile development roles.

Prerequisite(s): DEV 120 or PROG 120 and DEV 209 or PROG 209, all with a C or better or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Design and build responsive, cross-platform mobile applications using modern frameworks, development tools, and component-based architecture.
Implement mobile app features including navigation systems, user input handling, API integration, local storage, and device-specific functionality.
Test, debug, and optimize mobile applications for performance across devices using industry-standard tools and practices.
Collaborate in agile teams using version control and project management practices to develop and present a fully functional mobile application.
Apply user-centered design principles and modern mobile development practices to prepare for professional mobile development roles.

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