ACIT4070 Programming and API for Interaction Course description

The course focuses on the technical aspects of the implementation of user interfaces.

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

On successful completion of this course the student

• has specialized knowledge of frameworks and APIs for developing user interfaces
• has specialized knowledge of architectual styles and design patterns
• has advanced knowledge of copyright, ownership and intellectual property with reuse of code

Skills

On successful completion of this course the student

• will be acquainted with new frameworks and platforms for developing software systems
• can use current development environments
• can analyse the suitability of design patterns for problem-solving in universal design and user interfaces
• can apply and justify architectual styles and design patterns

General competence

On successful completion of this course the student

• can analyse development processes and make decisions that maximize reuse and minimize costs
• can apply knowledge of APIs, frameworks and developing skills in new areas and carry out advanced assignments and projects

This course is organized as a series of lectures which cover the central parts of the theory.

Guest lectures can be organised on chosen topics. Students work in groups on projects under supervision.

A draft report (1500 - 3000 words ) has to be handed in and approved.

Portfolio including

• One written report (up to 5000 words) in groups of 1-2 students
• An individual oral examination

A portfolio assessment provides an overall assessment awarding one grade for the whole portfolio.

The portfolio contains an oral presentation and cannot be appealed.

For the oral exam, students do not have access to computers or other aids.

For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest and E the lowest pass grade, and F denotes a fail.

Two internal examiners will assess the report and oral examination. External examiner is used periodically.