CPS 251: Android Programming Using Java

In this course, students create programs written in Java to run on an Android smart phone or tablet. Students taking this class should have a very good knowledge of Java. Topics include Graphical User Interfaces, data storage, audio, databases, GPS and Google Maps.
Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Other Material Types:
Animation, Assessment Tool, Assignment, Collection, Development Tool, Drill and Practice, Online Course, Online Course Module, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Reference Material, Simulation, Syllabus, Tutorial, Workshop and Training Material
Institution:
Washtenaw Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
Android, Programming, Java, smart phone, tablet, Graphical User Interface, data, GPS, Maps

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Google – has been involved with curriculum development, review, and recommendations, and placement planning recommendations., Magnetic (formerly MyBuys) – has been involved with curriculum review and recommendations, and placement planning recommendations., Nexient – has collaborated with us in career fairs, strategic planning meetings and specialized recruiting events, hired participants., Quicken Loans – has been involved with placement planning and specialized recruiting events.
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Computer Programmers (15-1021)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
15 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters
  • Custom Quality Rubric
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Program in Java (CVJVPR)

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Order - Digital resource layout
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
  • Structural Markup - Lists
  • Structural Markup - eReader application
  • Table Markup
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
  • Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
  • Language - Markup
  • Language - Passage Markup
  • Decorative Images Marked With Null Alt Text
  • Synchronized Text Track
  • Transcript Provided With Audio Content
  • Audio/Video Delivered Via Media Player
  • Non Flickering Content
  • STEM Content (e.g. Mathematics, Chemistry) Markup
  • STEM - Notation markup
  • Interactive - Keyboard
  • Interactive - Markup
  • Interactive - Text prompts

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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