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iPhone Software Engineering

Undergraduate | RMI-CPT224 | 2019

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Engineer an inventive future developing Apple software apps. Consider end-users and device capability. Control the software lifecycle. Create desktop and mobile apps for enterprise and m-commerce specifications on Apple iOS and Apple Watch platforms.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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iPhone Software Engineering

About this subject

  • At the successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    • Describe the limitations and challenges of working in a mobile and wireless environment as well as the commercial and research opportunities presented by these technologies;
    • Describe and apply the different types of application models/architectures used to develop mobile software applications;
    • Describe the components and structure of iPhone application development framework and know how and when to apply the different components to develop a working system;
    • Describe and apply software patterns for the development of the application models described above;
    • Describe and work within the capabilities and limitations of iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch devices;
    • Design, implement and deploy iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch applications using an appropriate software development environment.

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions/recordings. (note: mobile broadband users may have difficulties participating in live chat sessions)

    You will need your own Mac desktop/notebook with an Intel processor running macOS 10.12 "Sierra" and Xcode 8.3 (includes iOS SDK). Access to an iOS device (iPhone, iPod touch or iPad) is not required for this course, as most activities can be completed using the Simulator provided in the SDK. You will have the option of deploying applications to your own iOS devices, and sharing applications with other course participants, under Apple's iOS University Program.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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