Algonquin College
MAD9135
Multi-Platform Mobile App Development
Course Outline
2023-2024
- Pre-requisite(s)
- MAD9022 and MAD9124
- Co-requisite(s)
- N/A
- Prepared by
- Steve Griffith
- Approved by
- Shirley Piersma, Academic Chair, Media Studies
- Approval date
- Friday, July 21, 2023
- Normative hours
- 70.00
- Grading system
- A+ Through F
| Applicable Program | Level | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| 1515X01FWO - Mobile App. Des. & Dev | 3 | Core |
Course Description
Students apply their Full-stack web application skills and framework experience, to create mobile applications for multiple platforms using the same code base. The advantages and disadvantages of building multi-platform mobile applications with different tools are explored as an alternative to the native mobile languages. Frameworks such as Capacitor, React Native, and Flutter are used with hands-on projects to build Android and iOS applications.
Vocational Learning Outcomes
This course provides the opportunity for you to achieve the following outcomes:
1515X01FWO - Mobile App. Des. & Dev
| VLO 1 | Identify requirements and implement mobile solutions. (T, A) |
|---|---|
| VLO 4 | Design and develop websites that deploy to different devices and platforms. (CP) |
| VLO 5 | Design and develop cross-platform applications built with rich-media and HTML-based technologies. (T, A, CP) |
| VLO 9 | Build, test, and deploy secure mobile solutions using appropriate network technologies. (T, A) |
Assessment Levels —T: Taught A: Assessed CP: Culminating Performance
Essential Employability Skills
This course contributes to your program by helping you achieve the following Essential Employability Skills:
| EES 4 | Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. (T, A) |
|---|---|
| EES 5 | Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems. (CP) |
| EES 7 | Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. (CP) |
| EES 10 | Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. (T, A) |
Assessment Levels —T: Taught A: Assessed CP: Culminating Performance
Course Learning Requirements / Embedded Knowledge and Skills
When you have earned credit for this course, you will have demonstrated the ability to:
1. Build a mobile application using a JavaScript-based framework solutions such as React with React Native.
- Use the React framework with React Native to construct a mobile application.
- Incorporate an external data source into a React Native application.
- Incorporate external libraries into a React Native application to access native device capabilities.
- Style mobile applications using the built-in React Native CSS equivalent in a manner that is appropriate for a specific native platform - iOS or Android.
- Integrate an external set of styled components in a React Native application.
- Use Expo to test and deploy a React Native application.
- Produce a production ready version of a React Native application.
- Install and run a React Native application on a physical device.
2. Explain the differences between different types of applications that can run on a mobile device.
- Explain the differences between Single-Page Applications, Multi-Page Applications, and Progressive Web Apps.
- Explain the differences between a hybrid mobile application, natively compiled, multi-platform applications, and a native mobile application.
- Identify different platforms and toolkits that can be used to create multi-platform applications with a single code base.
3. Demonstrate how to use the Dart language to build packages for Flutter applications.
- Use the pub.dev website to find and use Dart packages in a Flutter application.
- Demonstrate building a Widget class using Dart.
- Identify the core Dart libraries.
- Explain the difference between a Dart plugin and package.
4. Build a multi-platform mobile application using a Dart-based framework such as Flutter.
- Use Flutter to construct a mobile application.
- Use an external data source to dynamically load content into a mobile application.
- Incorporate external packages, plugins, and widgets into a Flutter multi-platform application that can access native device capabilities.
- Style a multi-platform mobile application widgets using the Flutter framework.
- Install and test a Flutter-based mobile application on a physical mobile device.
- Use Dart and Flutter debugging tools to find and fix errors in a Flutter application.
- Prepare a Flutter application for deployment to the iOS and Android stores.
Learning Resources
- Online written and video tutorials
- Safari Books online
- PluralSight.com
- YouTube video tutorials
- Course VuePress website
- Remote lectures by course instructor
Learning Activities
- In class assignments;
- Homework assignments;
- Videos;
- Following tutorials;
- Collaboration, group projects;
- Reviews, research;
- Working with the instructor / professor.
Pre-defined Evaluation / Earning Credit
The following list provides evidence of this course's learning achievements and the outcomes they validate:
Assignment(s) (40%)
Validates Outcomes: CLR 1, CLR 2, CLR 3, CLR 4, EES 4, EES 10
Hybrid Assignment(s) (20%)
Validates Outcomes: CLR 3, EES 4, EES 5, EES 7, EES 10
Project(s) (40%)
Validates Outcomes: CLR 1, CLR 3, CLR 4, EES 4, EES 5, EES 7, EES 10
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Students who wish to apply for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all outlined course learning requirements. Evidence of learning achievement for PLAR candidates includes:
- Portfolio
- Performance Test
- Project/Assignment
Other Information
Grade Scheme
| Final Grade | Mark Equivalent | Numeric Value | Final Grade | Mark Equivalent | Numeric Value |
| A+ | 90% - 100% | 4.0 | A | 85% - 89% | 3.8 |
| A- | 80% - 84% | 3.6 | B+ | 77% - 79% | 3.3 |
| B | 73% - 76% | 3.0 | B- | 70% - 72% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 67% - 69% | 2.3 | C | 63% - 66% | 2.0 |
| C- | 60% - 62% | 1.7 | D+ | 57% - 59% | 1.4 |
| D | 53% - 56% | 1.2 | D- | 50% - 52% | 1.0 |
| F | 0% - 49% | 0 | FSP | 0 | 0 |
Course Related Information
Please refer to the Course website for specific course-related information as provided by your professor.
Program Information
1515X01FWO - Mobile App. Des. & Dev
The late policy for assignments is a 10% per day deduction to a maximum of 30%.
If an assignment is still not submitted 10 days after the due date then a grade of zero will be given for the assignment. Students can still submit work for review and feedback after the 10 days but no grade will be given.
Any extensions to due dates must be arranged with the course instructor BEFORE the due date.
If an assignment is still not submitted 10 days after the due date then a grade of zero will be given for the assignment. Students can still submit work for review and feedback after the 10 days but no grade will be given.
Any extensions to due dates must be arranged with the course instructor BEFORE the due date.
Department Information
College Related Information
Algonquin College’s policies have been developed to ensure the health, safety and security of all students, faculty and staff, and the proper and fair operation of the College as an academic institution and employer. Please refer to the Algonquin College Policies website for the most current policy information available at http://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/.
Students are especially encouraged to be aware of the following College expectations
Academic Integrity
Algonquin College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity, and students are expected to uphold these standards as part of the learning process. Any academic work submitted by a student is expected to be their own work, unless designated otherwise and all sources must be attributed. All students should be familiar with the Algonquin College policy AA48: Academic Integrity which outlines student’s roles and responsibilities and what represents academic misconduct. In some courses, online proctoring may be used to prevent academic dishonesty. Additional information can be found at Academic Integrity - Student Survival Guide - Subject Guides at Algonquin College (libguides.com) and via Academic Integrity Student Resources. Students with any questions about the course expectations regarding academic integrity are encouraged to speak to their professor and the College’s academic integrity team at acaio@algonquincollege.com
Centre for Accessible Learning
Students with visible and/or non-visible disabilities are encouraged to register with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) in order to be eligible for appropriate learning supports and/or accommodations. Students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning as early as possible when starting a program. Once your needs are identified, a Letter of Accommodation (LOA) will be issued which you can share with your professors. If you are a returning student, please ensure that professors are given a copy of your LOA each semester.
College Email
Students at Algonquin College are provided with a college email account. This is the address that will be used when the College, your professors, or your fellow students communicate important information about your program or course activities. Your network credentials can be found in the ACSIS portal and you are expected to check your Algonquin email regularly and to use it to send and receive college-related email. Support is available through the college Information Technology Service (ITS) at: https://www.algonquincollege.com/its/
Retroactive Accommodations
Students are expected to meet evaluation and completion deadlines as stated in course outline and course section information documents. In circumstances where evaluation and/or completion deadlines are missed or student performance has been affected by a temporary or permanent disability (including mental health), interim or retroactive accommodations may be considered. In such instances, please consult your course faculty member. For other situations where deferral of evaluations may be warranted, please consult Algonquin College Policy AA21: Deferred Evaluation.
Student Course Feedback
Algonquin College’s invites students to share their course experience by completing a student course feedback survey for each course they take. For further details consult Algonquin College Policy AA25: Student Course Feedback.
Use of Mobile Devices in Class
With the proliferation of small, personal mobile devices used for communications and data storage, Algonquin College believes there is a need to address their use during classes and examinations. During classes, the use of such devices unless authorized by your professor can be disruptive and disrespectful to others. During examinations, the use of such devices is generally prohibited unless authorized by your professor. Otherwise use is considered academic dishonesty in the form of cheating. For further details consult Algonquin CollegePolicy AA32: Use of Mobile Devices in Class
Technology Requirements
Students are required to have access to a computer and to the internet. There may also be additional technology-related resources required to participate in a course that are not included in the course materials fee, such as headphones, webcams, specialized software, etc. Details on these requirements can be found in the Course Section Information of the course outline for each course available on Brightspace.
Transfer of Credit
It is the student’s responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.
Safe Harbour
In the event of an unexpected major event (pandemic, etc.), your course may have changes that are not reflected in the Course Outline. Should this happen, the Course Section Information document will have updated information about your course.
Students are especially encouraged to be aware of the following College expectations
Academic Integrity
Algonquin College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity, and students are expected to uphold these standards as part of the learning process. Any academic work submitted by a student is expected to be their own work, unless designated otherwise and all sources must be attributed. All students should be familiar with the Algonquin College policy AA48: Academic Integrity which outlines student’s roles and responsibilities and what represents academic misconduct. In some courses, online proctoring may be used to prevent academic dishonesty. Additional information can be found at Academic Integrity - Student Survival Guide - Subject Guides at Algonquin College (libguides.com) and via Academic Integrity Student Resources. Students with any questions about the course expectations regarding academic integrity are encouraged to speak to their professor and the College’s academic integrity team at acaio@algonquincollege.com
Centre for Accessible Learning
Students with visible and/or non-visible disabilities are encouraged to register with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) in order to be eligible for appropriate learning supports and/or accommodations. Students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning as early as possible when starting a program. Once your needs are identified, a Letter of Accommodation (LOA) will be issued which you can share with your professors. If you are a returning student, please ensure that professors are given a copy of your LOA each semester.
College Email
Students at Algonquin College are provided with a college email account. This is the address that will be used when the College, your professors, or your fellow students communicate important information about your program or course activities. Your network credentials can be found in the ACSIS portal and you are expected to check your Algonquin email regularly and to use it to send and receive college-related email. Support is available through the college Information Technology Service (ITS) at: https://www.algonquincollege.com/its/
Retroactive Accommodations
Students are expected to meet evaluation and completion deadlines as stated in course outline and course section information documents. In circumstances where evaluation and/or completion deadlines are missed or student performance has been affected by a temporary or permanent disability (including mental health), interim or retroactive accommodations may be considered. In such instances, please consult your course faculty member. For other situations where deferral of evaluations may be warranted, please consult Algonquin College Policy AA21: Deferred Evaluation.
Student Course Feedback
Algonquin College’s invites students to share their course experience by completing a student course feedback survey for each course they take. For further details consult Algonquin College Policy AA25: Student Course Feedback.
Use of Mobile Devices in Class
With the proliferation of small, personal mobile devices used for communications and data storage, Algonquin College believes there is a need to address their use during classes and examinations. During classes, the use of such devices unless authorized by your professor can be disruptive and disrespectful to others. During examinations, the use of such devices is generally prohibited unless authorized by your professor. Otherwise use is considered academic dishonesty in the form of cheating. For further details consult Algonquin CollegePolicy AA32: Use of Mobile Devices in Class
Technology Requirements
Students are required to have access to a computer and to the internet. There may also be additional technology-related resources required to participate in a course that are not included in the course materials fee, such as headphones, webcams, specialized software, etc. Details on these requirements can be found in the Course Section Information of the course outline for each course available on Brightspace.
Transfer of Credit
It is the student’s responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.
Safe Harbour
In the event of an unexpected major event (pandemic, etc.), your course may have changes that are not reflected in the Course Outline. Should this happen, the Course Section Information document will have updated information about your course.