Mobile Computing, Major

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  • Western Sydney University Major Code: 0146

Previous Code: M3074.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

This major is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced), Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced), Bachelor of Information Systems or Bachelor of Information Systems (Advanced).

This major covers theories and technologies used for the development of distributed applications for hand-held mobile devices. Students completing this major will understand the advanced principles related to mobile hardware devices, data storage and transmission, and communication networks. In addition they will identify, analyse, and formulate solutions to real-world problems in the mobile domain. In devising these solutions students will also consider principles associated with user interface design, professional and ethical issues, in particular those relating to security and privacy of user data and user behaviour related to mobile devices and its applications.

Location

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Campbelltown Campus Internal bict@westernsydney.edu.au
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal bict@westernsydney.edu.au
Penrith Campus Internal bict@westernsydney.edu.au
Sydney City Campus Internal Antoinette Cevenini