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Mobile Computing

By Dr. Selvi Rajendran   |   National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai
Learners enrolled: 119

This 8-week course is designed to equip learners with the fundamental and advanced skills required to design, develop, and deploy Android applications. Starting from the basics of the Android platform and development environment, the course progressively covers user interface design, data management, device sensors, multimedia integration, and background processing. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning through weekly assignments and mini-projects.

 By the end of the course, learners will be able to build responsive and feature-rich Android apps and understand the workflow of deploying applications on the Google Play Store. The course blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate learners looking to step into mobile app development.

 Course Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the Android architecture and development environment including SDK tools, Android Studio/Eclipse, and the Android Virtual Device (AVD).
  2. Design and implement Android applications using various UI components, layouts, menus, and intents effectively.
  3. Integrate device features such as camera, sensors, media, and messaging services into Android apps.
  4. Manage data storage using internal/external storage, shared preferences, SQLite databases, and content providers.
  5. Deploy and publish Android applications including creating APK files and deploying them to physical or virtual devices.
Indicative Industry Sectors :
IT & ITES
Note: This is an indicative list based on suggestions provided by course coordinators and should not be treated as final and binding.
Indicative Program Alignments :
Diploma B.Tech. M.Tech.
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type :
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Teacher Education
Credit Points : 4
Level : Diploma
Start Date : 26 Jan 2026
End Date : 30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends : 28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :
Translation Languages : English
NCrF Level   : 4.5 — 5.5
Industry Details : Education and Training

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Course layout

Week 1: Introduction to Android and Development Tools

Week 2: Building User Intrafaces in Android

Week 3: Activities, Intents, and Navigation

Week 4: Data Storage and Persistence

Week 5: Working with Multimedia and Sensors

Week 6: Background Tasks and Notifications

Week 7: Advanced Topics and App Optimization

Week 8: App Deployment and Project Showcase

Books and references

1.   Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide,Bill Phillips, Chris Stewart, and Kristin, Marsicano
2.    Publisher: Big Nerd Ranch Guides, Pearson Education 2019 (4th Edition)
3.    Head First Android Development: A Brain-Friendly Guide,Dawn Griffiths and David Griffiths,O'Reilly Media, 2017 (2nd Edition)
4.    Android Studio 4.2 Development Essentials – Java Edition,Neil Smyth,Payload Media,2021
5.    Professional Android,Reto Meier and Ian Lake,Wrox (A Wiley Brand),2018 (4th Edition)
6.    Kotlin for Android Developers,Antonio Leiva,Leanpub,2017
7.  Android Cookbook: Problems and Solutions for Android Developers,Ian F. Darwin,O'Reilly Media,2017 (2nd Edition)

Instructor bio

Dr. Selvi Rajendran

National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai

Dr. P. Selvi Rajendran is currently serving as a Professor at the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai. With over 24 years of experience in teaching and academic administration, she has built a distinguished career in the field of Computer Science and Engineering.

 Dr. Selvi Rajendran holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, and earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy, India.

 Her research expertise spans Natural Language Processing (NLP), Deep Learning, and Machine Learning, areas in which she has made significant academic contributions. She has authored three books and published over 65 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences.

 Among her notable achievements is the successful completion of an ICMR-funded research project titled “Development of an Anti-Cancer Drug Response Prediction Model using Ensemble Learning for Clinical Application.”

 In addition to her research pursuits, Dr. Selvi Rajendran has been instrumental in organizing numerous international conferences, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in the academic community. Her work reflects a strong commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary research, and real-world problem-solving in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Course certificate

"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."

 

Grading Policy:

 

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

 

Eligibility for Certification:

 

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

 

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

 

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy Learning.

 

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