Programming in C# for Windows Phone
Building UIs using the Designer and XAML
Differences between Cell Tower Location and GPS Location
Programming with Location APIs
Using Maps APIs to build location aware application
Geocoding and Reverse Geocoding
Geotagging Images
Simulating location using the Device Emulator
Examples of Location Aware Applications
Publishing restrictions for Location Aware applications

A portfolio consisting of
1) a variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio. Short tests administered through Blackboard will be used where appropriate weighted at 30% (learning outcomes 1, 2 ).
2) A larger programming task to and implement a mobile application which utilises the location aware services that have been discussed in the lectures. A 2000 word report will also be required critically evaluating the technologies used in the application and any issues which may arise from using these technologies (Learning outcomes 1 and 2). Final Component.

On-line materials will exemplify topical issues and best practice case studies.
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical portfolio tasks and an assignment which reflects all the elements of the module.
Using the capabilities of the Windows mobile environment, you will learn how to design and develop advanced Windows Phone apps.
On-line, telephone and email support will be provided as necessary.

Windows Phone 7 Development Internals. Whitechapel, A (2012). O'Reilly Media ISBN:978-0735674196
Essential Windows Phone 7.5 : application development with Silverlight. Wildermuth, S (2012). Addison-Wesley ISBN:978-0321752130

Visual Studio 2012 or Above
Windows Phone 8 SDK
Windows Phone 8 Emulator

Prior study of CESCOMD10206-7 Android Application Development (DL) or equivalent.