Development of System for Mobile Context
2025/2026
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Disclaimer.
This is an English translation of the module. In case of
discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the
Danish version of the module is valid.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the project module is to introduce the students to
designing and constructing a mobile application that supports a
selected context of use. A prototype in the form of a mobile
application must be programmed and contain a user interface, a
function and database layer or equivalent multi-layer architecture
where data is persisted. The prototype must also be of a dynamic
nature, where the program code processes input from the mobile
device's technical interfaces (e.g. screen, physical buttons,
camera, microphone, GPS, biometrics, etc.) in connection with
supporting the context of use. The prototype must be
demonstrable
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- must demonstrate knowledge of how a mobile application is constructed, including how the mobile device's interfaces are accessed and used
- must demonstrate knowledge of how the mobile application supports a selected context of use
- knowledge of theories from human-machine interaction about the design and evaluation of mobile applications
- distribution of mobile applications for different platforms and contexts of use
Skills
- must be able to organize and implement a development process that results in a running prototype of a mobile application and argue for strengths and weaknesses through principles and guidelines for implementing mobile applications
- must be able to analyze the context of use for a mobile application and justify design choices
- must be able to evaluate the developed mobile application in relation to a selected context of use
Competences
- must be able to develop a mobile application in accordance with its context of use
- must be able to justify process and design decisions based on theory and the selected context
Type of instruction
Project work
Extent and expected workload
The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 450 hours.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Development of System for Mobile Context |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Permitted aids | Aids are permitted during the preparation of the project, but not during the exam. Rules regarding AI are mentioned on the semester page in MOODLE |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Additional information
Contact: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Udvikling af system til mobil kontekst |
| Module code | DSNIXDB432 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Interaction Design |
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
