University of Regina
Department of Computer Science

CS 855: Mobile Computing

Winter Semester 2015

Instructor: Dr. Orland Hoeber Web: http://www.cs.uregina.ca/~hoeber/
Lectures: T/Th 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Email: orland.hoeber@cs.uregina.ca
Room: CL 313 Phone: 306-585-4598
Office Hours: M/W/F 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(other times by appointment only)
Office: CW 308.25

Course Objectives

Mobile Computing focuses on conducting research in the design, development, and evaluation of software in a networked mobile environment. The primary topics to be covered in the course include network computing, graphics programming, human- computer interaction, and evaluation methods, all focused on the challenges and opportunities afforded by modern mobile computing devices.

Textbook

Readings from the iOS Developer Library (https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/navigation/)

Evaluation

The final grade in the course will be determined as follows:

Assignments: 4 x 5% 20%
Milestone-Based Research/Project: 5/10/10/30% 55%
Final Exam: Apr 21 25%
Total: 100%

In order to pass the course, you must pass the final exam. Your final mark may be adjusted by +/- 5%, at the instructor's discretion.

Format

Lectures will be held twice per week: T/Th 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM in CL 313.

All lecture notes and assignments will be posted on UR Courses. The lecture notes should not be used as an alternative to attending the lectures. It is expected that students will attend the lectures, listen to the explanations and discussions, and take notes about the important information

Syllabus

The course syllabus contains the course schedule, topics, assignment due dates, and other details about the course.

Assignment Submissions

All assignments are due at 11:55 PM on the specified dates, and must be submitted electronically via UR Courses. Late submissions will not be accepted, but the grades for missing assignments may be moved to the final exam under exceptional circumstances, and with appropriate documentation.

Important Dates

January 15, 2015

January 22, 2015

February 5, 2015

February 12, 2015

March 5, 2015

March 12, 2015

April 2, 2015

April 9, 2015

April 21, 2015

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