Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor's Programme in Multimedia Technology and Design

Teaching language

Norwegian and English

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to the courses DAT101-G Introduction to Programming and DAT110-G Web Publishing

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the students should:

- be able to plan and implement multi-layer web applications with authentication and database connection

- have knowledge of methods and principles for developing applications for mobile platforms

- Be able to complete an app development project with problem analysis and solution, in addition to writing a report.

Contents

Basic web standards (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). Serverscripts, web services (REST), database connection and communication, authentication and security, data transfer formats (JSON and XML). Client programming, web apps and native apps. External libraries. Server communication (AJAX), offline and online apps. User interface design, interaction design.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and laboratory exercises first part of the semester. The last part of the semester consists of project work in groups with laboratory supervision.

Estimated workload is approximately 540 hours.

Examination requirements

Compulsory assignments. Information about compulsory assignments will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Project work done individually or in groups counts 70 % of the final grade. The oral presentation counts 30 % of the final grade. Graded assessment. Information about the requirements of the project report will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
DAT208 – Web Techniques . 10
DAT232 – Mobile app development. 10
MM-206 – Application Development 1. 10
MM-207 – Application Development 2. 10
IKT205 – Application development. 5
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