The course is for anyone who is interested in step-in the Android mobile app’s development world, and potentially pursue careers as mobile apps software developer. It is intended for students that have little to no knowledge of Java programming for Android. However, basic knowledge of Object Oriented programming languages would serve as a good starting point. Knowledge of Java programming language is a big plus.

After successful completion of the course, students will Learn and command:   • The Android Application development process including the use of Android SDK/APIs. • Development toolkit Android Studio, Emulator, Debugger, Logging mechanism. • Describe the life cycles of Activities, Applications, and Fragments • Use Java Programming language constructs, and XML to build Android apps. • Make UI-rich apps using all the major UI components, controls, layouts, and views. • Work with Android Activities, intents, and broadcasting. • Common applications such as messaging, maps, databases, and networking. • Know how to work with the SQLite database features. • How to successfully build and publish apps for the Android Play Store.

The course will be taught as a mix of theoretical, and in-class app development lectures and activities, each student will learn to develop Android apps using all the major components of the Android API at the beginning level. In addition, there will be homework assignments that help the students to better grasp the concepts learned from class lectures.

The total length of the course is 60 hours, and the topics to be covered are

• Android platform and Development Environment • Android Studio • SDK features • AVD Manager/Emulator • Opening sample projects

• Application Manifest • Resources • Activity cycles • Debug monitor

• Variables, arrays, loops, if statements, classes, objects • Android Activity Class

• Layouts • Menus • Textviews, ImageViews, Buttons • Element positioning and formatting • Manipulation of elements programmatically

• GridViews, ListViews • Alert Dialogs • Time & Date, Toast

• Android Intents • Event handling • Android Services • Permissions • Broadcast Receivers

• Using Google Maps in App • Getting User’s Location • Other sensors

• File Storage & Data Saving • Android loading data from External Resources (Parsing JSON files, Downloading Image files) • Android Preferences, and Content Providers • Android notifications

• SQLite databases • Querying the database • Content values and Cursors

• Apk generation • Preparation for publication in PlayStore

• Currency converter app • App number shapes • Basic phrases app • Egg timer • News Reader • Final project: An advanced app that will incorporate all the Android components learned throughout the course

Minimum criteria:

1. Course attendance – 80%.

2. Homework assignments & final project - 20%