Mobile application development is the set of processes and procedures involved in writing software for small, wireless computing devices such as smartphones or tablets.
Mobile application development is similar to Web application development and has its roots in more traditional software development. One critical difference, however, is that mobile applications (apps) are often written specifically to take advantage of the unique features a particular mobile device offers. For instance, a gaming app might be written to take advantage of the iPhone's accelerometer.
One way to ensure that applications show optimum More people access the web via mobile devices than from personal computers. As the number of devices expands dramatically, users are becoming accustomed to having both web and computing access via small, mobile devices and phones. This has resulted in a significant increase in demand for developers with experience using multiple platforms such as iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. At the same time, the growth in popularity of cloud computing has increased the ability for these devices to perform functions that previously required computation power unavailable on mobile devices.
Students have a choice of one of the three (3) OS-based tracks (iOS, Android or Windows Phone) as part of their required courses. Students may also choose additional courses from the required tracks and use them towards their electives.
Certificate Eligibility and Requirements
A certificate is awarded upon completion of 15 credit units (6 required and 9 elective credit units) with a grade point average of "C" or better. Students have a choice of one of the three OS-based tracks (iOS, Android or Windows Phone) as part of their required courses. Students may also choose additional courses from the required tracks and use them as electives.
Students who have taken related courses in IT (Java, MS/SQL, etc.); Device Software Engineering or Embedded Systems Engineering may be able to apply some of their completed units to electives in this program.