Mobile Web Content and Development

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the techniques used to create web sites for basic and smart phones. Particular attention will be on gathering data about web traffic (e.g. visitors, visits, devices, operators, and locations) and analyze the data to engage the users and for business decision making. Content including social networking and privacy will be discussed in depth. The course also covers the development of mobile web applications using HTML5, CSS and AJAX for Android phones. The parallel with iPhone will be made. User-centered design, testing, quality assurance and performance will be covered throughout the course. The course integrates comprehensive assignments and significant readings.