A LABORATORY LOG BOOK weighted at 50%. A ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%.

Windows CE applications toolkit
PDA or portable computer devices
Database interactivity software
PC labs with Intranet access

1. Explain and evaluate middleware and server software architectures and implementation methods
2. Program simple applications on a thin client basis for interaction between portable computers and databases
3. Appraise methodologies for design and implementation of portable and small systems software

This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:

(a) Understanding of a specific body of knowledge and skills
(b) Analyse
(c) Evaluate
(d) Formulate a practical solution to the problem, making effective use of time and resources available

Recommended:
1. Professional WAP, Charles Arehart et al., Wrox Press, Birmingham, UK, 2000, ISBN 1-861004-0-44

Practical laboratory assignments on a group basis (50%) (Learning outcomes 1,2,3,a,b,c,d)
Written assignment (50%) (Learning outcomes 1,3,a,b,c)

Lectures that present key concepts and techniques
Laboratory-based learning using application toolkits for PDA programming and WAP development, middleware software and database systems
Formative exercises to reinforce lecture content

Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Communication
- Teamworking
- Problem solving

Middleware and server side implementation methods
Thin client computing
Interaction of information systems with portable and wireless devices
Software design for small systems
Programming protocols (e.g. WAP, WML and JAVA for small systems work)