Course Overview
In this hands-on course, students will learn to develop mobile applications to solve real-world problems using a low-code development tool. It is aimed toward students who have completed XCMP 1010 and have a grasp of basic programming logic. Students must provide their own current model Windows capable PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Please note that participation on the BCIT Learning Hub is mandatory. Students are introduced to the following topics: Ideation, UX/UI design principles, prototyping, user interface development, and database handling for mobile applications. Upon completion, students will design and build their own mobile application to reinforce the concepts taught and apply what they have learned.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in XCMP 1010
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform ideation to come up with a viable mobile application idea that solves a real-world need.
- Apply practices in User-Centered Design (UCD) to prepare mobile application prototypes and wireframes.
- Design and develop an application with minimal viable product components using low-code application development environments.
- Conduct usability testing over several iterations and implement changes based on feedback.
- Evaluate mobile application using launch checklist.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
App Development with Low-code Environments (XCMP 2010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Low-Code Mobile Application Development
Microcredential Part-time
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