Course Information for Fall 2023

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. Identify mobile device hardware components, their functions, and their characteristics as well as the tools needed to replace the components.
2. Differentiate the cellular network technologies used with each generation of mobile device and the common multiple access channels, bands, and carriers used domestically and internationally.
3. Compare and contrast mobile device operating systems and browsers.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the app development process.
5. Identify support needs through the life cycle of a mobile device from both a consumer and company perspective.

Instructor Information

Course Requirements

Required weekly reading materials in electronic form will be provided to you within Canvas. In addition to weekly reading materials, there will be some required audio and video files to listen to and watch.

If you have a documented disability that precludes you from being able to read, listen, or view the required weekly content inside of Canvas, please bring this to your instructor's attention by the second week of class. We can then work together with the Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) department to reasonably accommodate your needs.

This is an online class. As such you are expected to have access to either a PC or MAC computer with an Internet connection that meets the minimum requirements as listed by Canvas. Your computer and Internet access should be dependable. For an online class it is the student's responsibility to have a backup plan in case the computer he/she normally uses to access this online class is not functioning properly or is not available. Do not wait until the last hour to complete the weekly assignments. Exam and assignment deadlines will not be extended due to individual computer or Internet connection problems. For your information, CCSF has several computer labs on campus for students to use.

Since this is a mobile device course, you will need access to either an Android or Apple smartphone or a media tablet with a webcam. You are encouraged to utilize, examine, and make custom configurations to your personal device as well as experience various applications. Making changes and experimenting with your personal device is done at your own risk. Those uncomfortable working on his/her own personal device or lacks a personal device may find visiting a retail store to examine the devices or watching videos necessary to complete some of the assignments.

1. Chrome - fully supported by Canvas, although other browsers can be used
2. Microsoft Word or Notepad for writing brief reports and MS Excel
3. Image manipulation software such as IrfanView (freeware) or MS Paint
4. Access to an app store in order to install free apps as recommended in class

Class attendance is required. In an online class this means logging into the class as well as engaging academically in course activities such as quizzes, discussion forums, and assignments. You are required to log into the class at least once per week, although 3 or 4 times per week is recommended. Your instructor reserves the right to drop any student who does not log in AND engage academically in course activities for more than 2 1/2 weeks. Although your instructor reserves the right to drop any student for lack of attendance, students should not depend on your instructor to do so. It is the student's responsibility to complete the online form in myRAM Portal that is needed to drop or withdraw from this class. If you simply stop attending class, the student will probably receive a failing grade for the course.

Take time to learn how your financial aid works: If your instructor withdraws the student due to lack of attendance based on the above policy and it is after the standard drop with full refund period, then the student most likely will be financially liable to pay for the entire cost of the course. A student needs to be sure that he/she will be able to actively engage in the class on a regular basis from the start of the semester all the way through to the very last day. If the student can not make this semester long committment, then the student should make sure he/she drops the course prior to the deadline to receive a full refund.

Please be aware of the the information on the list of Important Dates including the last day to drop classes with a full refund.

A = 90% +
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 59% or below

Homework makes up 50% of your final grade. There are 9 homework assignments. Please see the Schedule for homework assignment due dates.

Late Homework: Homework may be accepted up to 1 week late but with a 10% penalty. I will allow only two late homework assignments from each student.

Exception to late homework policy - Group Research Project: The group Research assignment may not be submitted late, since it impedes the progress of the other group members. In order to keep the research project on track, there will be two due dates each week on a Saturday and a Tuesday. Please look to the course Schedule for the weeks of the Research project.

Participation makes up 18% of your final grade. Participation points are based on posting or replying to the appropriate weekly Discussions. There are 12 separate opportunities to participate in the weekly Discussions. You are required to participate in 10 of the 12 weekly Discussions in order to earn the maximum of 40 points. Each weekly discussion is worth 4 points. Only discussions posted by the assigned weekly due date will earn points.

As part of your participation grade students will be assigned one specific Participation Assignment during the semester relating to a current news announcement and showcasing a useful or interesting mobile application to your classmates. More details concerning the requirements are provided within the online classroom.

The Mid-Term Exam is worth 16% of your grade and covers all material covered during the first half of the course. The mid-term exam will be multiple choice, true-false, and fill-in-the-blank. The mid-term exam must be taken during the scheduled week - Wednesday, October 18 - Tuesday, October 24 by 10 p.m. - no exceptions. There is no make-up mid-term exam. Please mark your calendar.

The Final Exam is worth 16% of your grade and is comprehensive. The final exam will be multiple choice, true-false, and fill-in-the-blank. The final exam must be taken during the scheduled week - Wednesday, December 13 - SATURDAY, December 16 by 10 p.m. - no exceptions. There is no make-up final exam. Please mark your calendar.

You are responsible for knowing these dates and completing your mid-term and final exam by the due date. Do not wait until the last minute to take your online exams. If you run into technical or other difficulties at the last minute, you will still be responsible for completing your exams by the due date.

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