Faculty: Vocational School This major focuses on the design, development, and application of mobile technologies, including smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, and mobile applications. Students explore key areas such as mobile software development, mobile operating systems, wireless networking, mobile security, and user experience design. The program emphasizes practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and the understanding of emerging mobile technologies. Graduates are prepared for careers in mobile app development, mobile software engineering, wireless networking, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of mobile technology and its applications. - Develop skills in mobile software development and mobile operating systems. - Learn techniques for designing and implementing wireless networking solutions. - Explore mobile security principles and user experience design. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the mobile technology industry. - Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills for mobile technology projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Mobile Technology** - Overview of mobile technology, key concepts, and historical context. - Fundamentals of mobile devices, operating systems, and applications. 2. **Mobile Software Development** - Principles of mobile software development, including programming languages, frameworks, and development environments. - Techniques for designing, developing, and testing mobile applications. 3. **Mobile Operating Systems** - Fundamentals of mobile operating systems, including Android, iOS, and cross-platform development. - Techniques for developing applications for different mobile operating systems. 4. **Wireless Networking** - Principles of wireless networking, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular networks. - Techniques for designing and implementing wireless networking solutions for mobile devices. 5. **Mobile Security** - Principles of mobile security, including data encryption, authentication, and secure communication protocols. - Techniques for ensuring the security of mobile applications and data. 6. **User Experience Design** - Principles of user experience design, including user interface design, usability testing, and human-computer interaction. - Techniques for creating intuitive and user-friendly mobile applications. 7. **Emerging Mobile Technologies** - Exploration of emerging mobile technologies, including augmented reality, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things (IoT). - Techniques for evaluating and implementing emerging mobile technologies in practical applications. 8. **Practicum in Mobile Technology** - Real-world mobile technology experiences, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in mobile app development and wireless networking settings. - Techniques for applying learned skills in practical mobile technology settings. 9. **Capstone Project in Mobile Technology** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in mobile software development, wireless networking, or mobile security. - Techniques for delivering a polished and innovative mobile technology project. **Assessment Methods:** - Mobile software development projects, mobile operating system analyses, wireless networking designs, mobile security plans, user experience design studies, emerging technology evaluations, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Mobile Application Development" by various authors. - "Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide" by Bill Phillips and Chris Stewart. - "iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide" by Christian Keur and Aaron Hillegass. - "Wireless Networking" by various authors. - "Mobile Security: A Comprehensive Guide" by various authors. - "User Experience Design for Mobile Devices" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of computer science, programming, and wireless networking. Suitable for students interested in mobile app development, mobile software engineering, and wireless networking. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Mobile Technology and pursue professional certifications in mobile app development, mobile software engineering, or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring mobile app developers, mobile software engineers, wireless networking specialists, and professionals seeking to specialize in mobile technology. This major equips students with the practical, theoretical, and innovative skills needed to excel in mobile technology, supporting careers in mobile app development, mobile software engineering, wireless networking, and related fields.