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CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
COP4435 Samsung – Developing Applications for Android Devices Fall
Spring
3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TARKAN AYDIN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. TAŞKIN KOÇAK
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SELÇUK BAKTIR
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TARKAN AYDIN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TEVFİK AYTEKİN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖVGÜ ÖZTÜRK ERGÜN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This complete hands-on course encourages students to learn by building increasingly more sophisticated and meaningful mobile applications for Android.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Know the basic concepts and technique of developing applications for the Android phone.
II. Be able to use the SDK and other development tools.
III. Know the basic concepts of Android phone features and capabilities.
IV. Be able to understand Java programming as it related to application development for the Android platform.
V. Know how to acquire additional resources and security information needed for various different types of Android applications features and services (maps, SMS, Email, etc).
VI. Know how to work with the SQLite database features.
VII. Be familiar with how to publish Android applications to the Android Market.

Course Content

Leveraging Application Fundamentals, Creating User Interfaces, Interacting With the UI, Managing the activity lifecycle, Manipulating the SQLite database, Maintaining System Responsiveness, Exchanging Data over the Internet, Enhancing the User Experience, Publishing Applications

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introducing the Android Platform
2) Leveraging Application Fundamentals
3) Leveraging Application Fundamentals
4) Creating User Interfaces
5) Processing User Input
6) Interacting With the UI
7) Managing the activity lifecycle
8) Persisting Application Data
9) Selecting storage options
10) Manipulating the SQLite database
11) Maintaining System Responsiveness
12) Exchanging Data over the Internet
13) Enhancing the User Experience
14) Publishing Applications

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Zigurd Mednieks, Laird Dornin, G. Blake Meike, Masumi Nakamura, Programming Android ,
Murat Önder-Ahmet Oğuz Mermerkaya, Merhaba Android
References: None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 10 % 10
Homework Assignments 10 % 10
Project 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Laboratory 14 14
Application 14 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 20
Homework Assignments 14 28
Quizzes 5 5
Midterms 2 4
Final 1 2
Total Workload 129

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.