DPS923 - Mobile App Development - iOS

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Last revision date 2023-10-02 00:39:55.871
Last review date 2023-12-04 00:15:10.303


Subject Title
Mobile App Development - iOS

Subject Description

This course covers the foundations of programming applications for the Apple iOS operating system. Students will learn and become proficient with the development tool environment, and create graphical end-user iOS applications that follow the MVC design pattern. Students will write their programs in the Swift and Objective-C languages, using the object-oriented Cocoa framework. A wide range of iOS development topics, including user interface programming techniques, data management, and network access will be covered.

Credit Status
1 credit (3 units)
Professional Option for BSD - Bachelor of Technology (Software Development)

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:


  • Effectively use the Swift and Objective-C programming languages to create applications for iOS
  • Effectively use the Apple software development tools, frameworks, and documentation
  • Identify and select the appropriate framework components in the creation of a software application
  • Apply best-practice software design principles to the creation of iOS applications
  • Analyze the requirements of a medium-difficulty programming task, and create software that meets the requirements
  • Given a set of requirements, recommend a suitable design for an iOS application
  • Compare the iOS platform's application development approach with other platforms

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.

Prerequisite(s)
BTP305

Topic Outline
iOS application development fundamentals

  • The Swift programming language
  • Introduction to the Objective-C programming language
  • Cocoa and framework
  • Design patterns: MVC, target-action, delegation
  • Xcode developer toolset

Design guidelines for iOS user interfaces

  • Xcode storyboard 
  • Visual design, user interface objects
  • Views and drawing, table views, document architecture

Data persistence

  • On-device options, and off-device options 
  • Core Data framework 

Application development 

  • Designing an application
  • Tab bar app style
  • Navigation app style
  • Device features 

Working with web services

  • Web service introduction 
  • Working with a web service

Mode of Instruction
Modes: In-class lecture, in-class exercises, and hands-on activity
Hours per week: 4
Room configurations: Classroom (2 hours), and computer lab (2 hours)
Typical scheduling pattern: Winter term

Prescribed Texts
iOS Apprentice, Sixth Edition
Authors: raywenderlich.com Team, Matthijs Hollemans, Fahim Farook
Publisher: Razeware LLC
ISBN: 978-1942878391

Available in a digital version, and a print version. 
For the Fall 2018 academic term, contact the professor for information on how to acquire it at a discounted cost.

Reference Material
Required:

Apple iOS Dev Center web site 
by Apple Inc. 
https://developer.apple.com/devcenter/ios/ 

DPS923 Course Web Site
by Peter McIntyre
http://petermcintyre.com/dps923/


Required Supplies
A modern Mac with an up-to-date macOS will be useful. However, the College has Macs that you can use while on campus. 

A modern iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will be useful. However, the College has a small supply of iPhone devices that can be loaned to a student for the duration of the course.


Student Progression and Promotion Policy

  • Pass the weighted average of all assessments
  • Pass the weighted average of the tests


http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html

Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html

A+ 90%  to  100%
A 80%  to  89%
B+ 75%  to  79%
B 70%  to  74%
C+ 65%  to  69%
C 60%  to  64%
D+ 55%  to  59%
D 50%  to  54%
F 0%    to  49% (Not a Pass)
OR
EXC Excellent
SAT Satisfactory
UNSAT Unsatisfactory

For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices. (https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/registrar.html).


Modes of Evaluation

Assignments (approximately 4) 50%
Tests (approximately 4) 50%

Approved by: Suzanne Abraham