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P&S: Android Application Development (AAD)

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Michele Magno
Does not take place this semester. The course unit can only be taken once. Repeated enrollment in a later semester is not creditable.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:20

Abstract

The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work.

Objective

Android Applications – Programming and development of Application - Android Studio – Smart Phone Sensors – GPS and Google Maps. Although the App-Industry is dominated by the giant Apps right now, it is still crucial that one knows how those Apps function and how those Apps are communicating with their hardware. This course offers the opportunity for the participants to understand the development of application using Android Studio. Most importantly, participants will get a chance to do hands-on software design specific to Android smartphone and the data acquisition from sensors, GPS, google maps and other internal devices. The main goal of the course if providing the students with the basic principle and software programming for build up every android application. The course include 4-5 weeks project were the students alone or in group will build up a working demo of a target application. The course will conclude with the presentation of the students work. Previous experience in C/Java or other languages is preferable but not mandatory. The students will program their own Android Smartphone. The course will be taught in English by the new Project-based learning centre.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
14.02.2025
Signup End
28.02.2025
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course P&S: Android Application Development (AAD)
Does not take place this semester. Für den Zugang zum Angebot und zur Einschreibung loggen Sie sich hier ein (mit Ihrem n.ETHZ account): Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Seite jeweils erst zwei Wochen vor Semesterbeginn zugänglich ist und im Verlauf des Semesters wieder abgeschaltet wird. Die Einschreibung ist nur von Freitag vor Semesterbeginn bis zum ersten Freitagmittag im Semester möglich. To access the offer and to enroll for courses log in (with your n.ethz account): Please note that the P&S-site is accessible no earlier than two weeks before the start of the semester until four weeks after the start of the semester. Enrollment is only possible from Friday before the start of the semester until noon of the first Friday in the semester.
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