EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
SEN4102 Wireless Programming with J2ME 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 PINAR BÖLÜK
Recommended Optional Program Components: Li Sing., Knudsen J., 2005, Beginning J2ME-From Novice to Professional, ISBN: 1-59059-479-7 Knudsen J., 2008, Kicking Butt with MIDP and MSA, Addison Wesley, ISBN:0-321-46342-0 Harvey Deitel, Paul Deitel, Wireless Internet and Mobile Business-How to Program, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0130092886
Course Objectives: The J2ME and Mobile Phone Development Topics bundle provides Java programming language developers with a set of web-based instruction designed to provide a high level of advanced proficiency with Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME). The courses in this bundle begin with a review of key Java programming language topics such as exception handling and GUI components. They then progress with an overview of the new features of J2ME Wireless Toolkit 2.x and how they support Mobile Interface Device Profile (MIDP) 2.0 development.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Develop Java-based Wireless Applications and J2ME
2. Choose appropriate programming technologies and techniques to use when developing specific mobile application systems
3. Describe emerging standards, protocols and technologies in mobile applications development
4. Analyse key issues of concern in the development of mobile application systems

Course Content

The course content is composed of the basics of wireless programming, j2me, j2me development environment, event handling with midlet, gui design in midp, persistent storage in midp, networking in midp, wireless software design techniques, mobile applications with java me & blackberry, considerations, practices, and guidelines for mobile devices (blackberry), gui components with blackberry, blackberry event handling.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Wireless Programming
2) Introduction to J2ME
3) J2ME Development Environment
4) Event Handling with MIDLET
5) GUI Design in MIDP
6) Persistent Storage in MIDP
7) Networking in MIDP
8) MIDP / Midterm
9) Wireless Software Design Techniques
10) Mobile Applications with Java ME & BlackBerry
11) Considerations, Practices, and Guidelines for Mobile Devices (BlackBerry)
12) GUI Components Part I with BlackBerry
13) GUI Components Part II with BlackBerry
14) BlackBerry Event Handling

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 3 % 20
Project 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 4 6 24
Project 1 10 10
Homework Assignments 3 5 15
Midterms 1 17 17
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 142

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) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3