2017-2018 Catalog

INFO 2439 Mobile Application Development

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(1) INFO 2340 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course introduces the basic concepts of mobile web and hybrid application development for small-form factor devices using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Students create mobile applications for mobile platforms, such as Apple iOS (iPad and iPhone) and Google Android devices. The Adobe PhoneGap Build and Apache Cordova mobile application development frameworks are used for native mobile application builds. Students are introduced to various cloud database services and instructed on best practices for leveraging these services within their mobile development programming interface. Additionally, students learn the fundamentals for distributing mobile applications in various mobile application marketplaces.