Nowadays, smartphones are very popular. One of the major reasons of its popularity is the availability of mobile apps that can be used for personal or business purposes. Mobile apps offer a convenient way to mobile users as they can use the apps anywhere in their smartphones. Currently, Android powers the majority of smartphones. The course is designed to teach students how to make a new Android app from scratch. The students are required to use the tools and technologies, including Java, XML and Android SDK, to create Android apps. At the end of this course, the students can learn all the basics of the platform and all the skills that an Android app developer needs to be successful.

CILO-1: Describe Android App Architecture. CILO-2: Demonstrate how to develop graphical user interface for android apps. CILO-3: Demonstrate how to link up database in mobile apps. CILO-4: Create a large-scale android mobile application with team members.