Overview
This course covers the basics of Mobile Applications development using Android APIs and some selected topics on Mobile Systems and Networks. There are lectures, class activities, programming assignments, a course project, and a final exam. Upon successful competition, a student should be able to develop proof-of-concept Android apps and have a better understanding of computing systems and computer networks from the mobile systems perspective.
Instructor:
- Prof. Shahriar Nirjon (Office: FB 212. Office Hours: Online. Email in advance.)
- TA: Md Mohaiminul Islam (Room: SN 006, TA Hours: Friday 3 pm to 5 pm) (updated 8/26)
Schedule
Topics and Resources (Finalized AFTER Each Class)
Date | Class | Topic | Resource |
---|---|---|---|
08-18-2021 | Lecture 1 | Getting Started | lecture1 asmt0 |
08-23-2021 | Class Work 1 | Android Studio, First app, Debug | cw1 |
08-25-2021 | Class Work 2 | Building Apps: Layouts, Buttons, Images, Events | cw2 |
08-30-2021 | (continue) | Event handling. | |
09-01-2021 | Lecture 2 | Framework, components, intents | lecture2 |
09-08-2021 | (continued) | Explicit and implicit intents | |
09-13-2021 | Assignment 1 | 8 Queens Problem (Game) | asmt1 |
09-15-2021 | Lecture 3 | Animation & Graphics | lecture3 images |
09-20-2021 | (continued) | Drawables and Canvas | |
09-22-2021 | Class Work 3 | Plotting Random Numbers | cw3 |
09-27-2021 | Lecture 4 | Sensors | lecture4 |
09-29-2021 | Lecture 5 | Location | lecture5 |
10-04-2021 | Assignment 2 | asmt2 | |
10-06-2021 | Lecture 6 | Process, Threads, Task | lecture6 |
10-11-2021 | Lecture 7 | Sensor Data Classification | lecture7 |
10-13-2021 | (continued) | ||
10-18-2021 | Midterm Exam | ||
10-20-2021 | Lecture 8 | SQLite Database | lecture8 |
10-25-2021 | Class Work 4 | cw4 | |
10-27-2021 | Assignment 3 | asmt3 | |
11-01-2021 | Lecture 9 | Image Classification | lecture9 |
11-03-2021 | Class Work P0 | cwp0 | |
11-08-2021 | Lecture 10 | Service and Media | lecture10 |
11-10-2021 | Class Work P1 | project | |
11-15-2021 | Lecture 11 | ADB | lecture11 |
11-17-2021 | Class Work P2 | project | |
11-22-2021 | Class Work P3 | project | |
11-29-2021 | Class Work P4 | project | |
12-01-2021 | Final Project Submission | project | |
12-07-2021 | Final Exam | 4pm to 7pm |
Syllabus and Prerequisites:
- Syllabus for COMP 433: Fall 2021
- Experience in Java (e.g., event handling, GUI, threads, socket programming) is required. It is strongly recommended that a student completes assignment #0 [pdf]
- Recommended to have an Android smartphone or a tablet (for programming assignments). Devices should have an accelerometer and a GPS sensor. No cellular data plan is needed. Your phone should run Android OS 4.4 or later. A good way to test if it is programmable is to: go to Settings/About Phone/ and touch the Build Number several times. If it says something like “you are a developer” then you are good to go.
- Knowledge of OS and Networking is not required, but a general understanding of basic concepts such as processes, threads, and TCP/IP will be handy.
Course Structure:
- Lectures – The instructor will cover the course topics.
- Class Work – Tasks will be given (e.g. programming task, design, etc.) and students will solve them in class with the help of the instructor and/or the TA.
- Assignments – Programming assignments (usually a small app) that a student will do at home, and bring to the class.
- Project – Each student has to develop a mobile application. Details will be discussed later.
- Midterm/Final Exam– There will be a midterm and a final exam.
Grading:
- Class Participation (3%)
- Class Work (12%)
- Assignments (35%)
- Midterm (15%)
- Project (20%)
- Final Exam (15%)
Grading Policy:
- Attendance will be taken on random days.
- Class Work needs to be signed off by the TA or the instructor within a week (the TA hour of the next week is okay) to obtain full marks. No points will be awarded after the deadline.
- Assignments (programming assignments) are individual assignments. Bring your laptop, source code, and the running app on your phone/tablet for grading. Assignments must be demonstrated in person, in class. 50% points will be taken off for being up to one week late and 75% will be taken off for being up to two weeks late. No points will be awarded after two weeks. All codes (entire project folder) must be zipped and uploaded to the Sakai by the deadline. Grading will be based on in-person demonstrations only. Uploaded codes will be used to check honor code violations.
- Project groups may have up to 2 students. Points and deadlines are assigned to different milestones of the final project. 50% points will be taken off for being up to one week late. No points will be awarded after one week of the deadline. All codes, reports, presentations must be uploaded to the Sakai by the deadline.
Links to Resources
Android Resources
- Android Developer Website: developer.android.com
- Android SDK Download: developer.android.com/sdk
- Android Source Code: source.android.com
- 80+ Android Resources: anysoftwaretools.com/best-android-development-resources/
Arduino Resources
- Arduino Official Website: arduino.cc
- Arduino Tutorial: arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/HomePage
- Adafruit’s Arduino Tutorial: learn.adafruit.com/category/learn-arduino
- Sparkfun’s Arduino Tutorial: learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/what-is-an-arduino