Introduction to Android App Development Course

Introduction to Android App Development

Do you have a need for an Android app that does not exist as yet? Would you like to develop that app yourself? This course presents an introduction to Android app design and development using Java. This is a dynamic and intensive hands-on course that uses a tutorial step-by-step approach designed for the novice programmer.

The course assumes little or no prior programming experience and it introduces key programming concepts including variables, decision structures, lists and arrays. The course covers Android features and development environment; the user interface; input variables, and operations; icons and decision making controls; lists, arrays, and web browsers; implementing audio in Android applications. The outcome will be the ability for students to develop the confidence and technical skills to create fully-functional Android apps.

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

Define the main characteristics and functionality of Android devices
Reproduce the installation of the Android Eclipse SKD
Define the Android user interface
Define Android user input, variables, and operations
Customize icons
Use decision-making controls
Define lists and arrays
Implement audio in Android apps
Develop Android apps

Applicable Job Roles: Android programmer analyst, Android programmer, Android analyst programmer, Android computer programmer, Android software developer, Android applications developer, Android computer programmer analyst, Android internet programmer, Android java developer, and Android web programmer

Who Should Attend: This course will benefit industry professionals including programmers, system designers, web developers, and other professional involved in systems design and development on various platforms. This course will also benefit anyone who has an interest in the mobile platforms, such as Android, and are curious about app development for these platforms.

Outline

Week 1 - Introduction to Android

Introduction to Android
- What is Android?
- Features
- Architecture
- Android Apps
- Android Components
- Android History and Versions
- Market Deployment
Installing the Android Development Environment
- Requirements
- Eclipse IDE
- Android SDK
- Android Development

Week 2 - Android Development Environment

Creating a New Eclipse Project
Creating a 'Hello World' project
Building the User Interface
Touring the Eclipse's Package Explorer
Designing the User Interface Layout
Adding a Form Widget
Testing in the Emulator
Opening a Saved App in Eclipse

Week 3 - Android Development

Software Development
Object-oriented Concepts
Java Basics

Week 4 - Android User Interface

Designing an Android App
Using the Android User Interface
Creating Activities
The Android Manifest File

Week 5 - Android User Input, Variables, and Operations

Android Themes
Simplifying User Input
Declaring Variables
Working with Mathematical Operations
Displaying Android Output

Week 6 - Icons and Decision-Making Controls

The Launcher Icon
RadioButton and RadioGroup Controls
Making Decisions with Conditional Statements

Week 7 - Android Lists, Arrays, and Web Browsers

Creating a List
Using the onListItemClick Method
Decision Structure - Switch Statement
Android Intents
Launching the Browser from an Android Device
Designing the XML Layout Files
Adding Multiple Class Files

Week 8 - Implementing Audio in Android Apps

Creating a Splash Screen
Launching the Next Activity
Designing the main.xml File
Playing Music
Creating a Raw Folder for Music Files
Using the MediaPlayer Class

Prerequisites

This course requires general familiarity with computer concepts, an interest in mobile applications, and experience with Android based devices, such as smartphones or tablets.

Requirements

Students will need access to a computer that can be used to install Android Eclipse SDK. Students will also need access to the internet. Students must submit assignments and other work in a PDF file format.

Books:
Required Book	Android Boot Camp for Developers using Java, Introductory: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Your First Android Apps
Additional information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$240.00

IWA Member Price:

$140.00

Course No.:

ZAP10

Instructor

Sandra Perez

Co-instructor/TA

CEUs

Duration

8 weeks

Cost

Open Courses:

- Start Date: Jul 08, 2013

(Register by: Jul 11, 2013)

- Start Date: Sep 03, 2013

(Register by: Sep 06, 2013)

Instructor's Profile:

Sandra Perez holds an MS degree in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology. She is currently CEO of Concept Technology, Inc. Ms Perez has over 30 years experience in information technology and related areas. She has also held numerous computer related academic positions including department chair and professor. She has extensive teaching experience in professional adult training as well as academic graduate and undergraduate settings in both online and in-class formats. Ms. Perez specializes in software applications, database, security and web technology areas.

Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

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