Information Technology, Mobile Computing, A.A.S.
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Send by emailMobile Computing involves the development and deployment of specialized software and technologies that enable mobile and hand-held computing devices to function. These devices include mobile phones, smart phones, tablet devices, ebook readers and other portable personal technology devices. This program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the mobile computing field. Students prepare for careers in a variety of entry-level positions such as mobile app developer, software developer, programmer, and mobile game developer. The degree builds a solid foundation of programming and design skills and introduces the specific skills needed for developing mobile/wireless applications for iOS, Android, and general web display with HTML. Students gain an understanding of mobile/wireless technologies and how these technologies are utilized and integrated to meet specific business needs. Current technologies and architectures that provide the network and communications infrastructure for mobile enabled systems are also covered. Students will learn to design mobile user interfaces and apply standards to create intuitive, usable and efficient applications.
Program Competencies
In conjunction with the general education and IT core requirements, students should be able to:
- Understand current technologies and architectures that provide the network and communications infrastructure for mobile enabled computer systems
- Define and identify the importance, types and uses of various mobile devices
- List the various operating systems used in mobile devices and discuss their advantages and disadvantages
- Apply appropriate user interface design techniques and standards to create intuitive, usable and efficient designs
- Identify the appropriate development tools, IDE's and emulators for creating and publishing various mobile applications and web sites
- Design and create web sites for display on a variety of different mobile devices and screens
- Design and create applications for smart-devices using iOS and Android OS frameworks and relevant programming languages
- Describe the standards and processes for submitting apps for distribution through the Apple App Store and Android Market
- Identify careers related to mobile computing and examine requisite skills
First Semester (15-17 credits)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 100 - English Composition I | 3 |
| DPR 100 - Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| DPR 108 - Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
- Math Elective 3-5 credits
- Social Science Elective 3 credits
Second Semester (15-17 credits)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 112 - English Composition II | 3 |
| DPR 213 - iPhone and iPad App Development using Objective-C | 3 |
| IMM 120 - Web Page Development | 3 |
- Math Elective 3-5 credits
May take IMM 110 or DPR 236 (3 credits)
Third Semester (15 credits)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DPR 224 - Android App Development | 3 |
| IMM 205 - Flash | 3 |
| DPR 241 - Mobile Web Development | 3 |
| NET 110 - Network Communications | 3 |
- Humanites Elective 3 credits
Fourth Semester (16-17 credits)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DPR 105 - Management Information Systems | 3 |
| IMM 100 - Interface Design and Rapid-Prototyping | 3 |
| DPR 244 - Flash Mobile Development | 3 |
- Science Elective 3-4 credits
May take DPR 226 or DPR 205 (4 credits)
Notes:Required courses: (61-66 credits)
ENG 100 , ENG 112 , DPR 100, DPR 105, DPR 108, DPR 213, DPR 224, DPR 241, IMM 105, IMM 120, NET 110, IMM 100, IMM 110 or DPR 236, DPR 244, DPR 205 or DPR 226, Humanities, Elective, Social Science Elective, Science Elective, Math Elective
