Bachelor of Computer Applications (Mobile Applications) (MA)

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Class XII or equivalent. Lateral entry to the 2nd year can be taken after a 3-year diploma.
This course is structured to groom students with a strong theoretical and practical in mobile applications development. In addition to all the mandatory subjects of a traditional BCA, this specialized course offers in-depth practical know-how of developing mobile applications with emphasis on Android, Windows and IOS with industry requirements in mind. It will allow the student to correlate both the Bachelor of Computer Application for 1 ½ years with specialization on mobile applications development for the remaining 1 ½ years. The core subjects are Mobile Device Architecture, Mobile Application Development, Mobile Web Application Development, Java and Advanced Java for Mobile System, and Mobile Eco System and Business Models.

About the Course

Year

Course Description

Competencies

1st  year
1st & 2nd Semester

It gives emphasis more in the logical perception of mathematics and programming concept that are essential in the next higher semesters.

Basic competencies

2nd year
3rd & 4th Semester

In the 3rd semester it shall cover up various subjects Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering and Database Management System Concepts. In 4th semester, students will be introduced with the fundamentals of various mobile operating systems and application tools.

Core Competencies and Electives

3rd year
5th& 6th Semester

Build expertise in particular platform based on personal choice of the student and provide valuable experience before stepping into the professional world of information technology.

Specialization and Real Time Applications

*All students are to complete any 2 certification exams during the course out of the 5 certification programs  -1) Certified DTP operator 2)Certified Hardware Technician 3)Certified Ms Office Package Professional 4)Certified Joomla Developer 5)Certified Search Engine Optimization Master.
Course of study
This course is designed to equip students with the skills to design, develop and maintain secure and usable mobile applications that exploit the capabilities of the internet on small devices, giving you the chance to pursue a career as a mobile developer.
Teaching will be delivered by a combination of lectures, hands-on practical, seminars, computer-aided learning, case study and visit to industry.

Course Outline:

First Semester

Sl. No.

Paper

Subject Code

Credits

1

Fundamentals of Computer & PC Software

BCA101

3

2

Concepts of Algorithms & Programming (CAP)

BCA102

3

3

CAP-Practical

BCA103

3

4

Basics of Web Designing-Practical

BCA104

3

5

PC Software and Hardware-Practical

BCA105

3

6

Foundation Mathematics

MATH101

3

7

English and Communication-I

ENGL101

4

 

Total Credits

 

22

Second Semester

Sl. No.

Paper

Subject Code

Credits

1

Programming with Java

BCA111

3

2

Operating Systems

BCA112

4

3

Programming with Java-Practical

BCA113

3

4

Linux Operating System –Practical

BCA114

3

5

Fundamental Discrete Mathematics

MATH111

3

6

English and Communication-II

ENGL111

4

 

Total Credits

 

20

Third Semester

Sl. No.

Paper

Subject Code

Credits

1

Computer Organization and Architecture

BCA201

4

2

Computer Networks

BCA202

4

3

Data Structures and Algorithms

BCA203

3

4

Data Structure  and Algorithms-Practical

BCA204

3

5

Numerical and Statistical Methods

MATH201

3

6

English and Communication III

ENGL201

3

 

Total Credits

 

20

Fourth Semester

Sl. No.

Paper

Subject Code

Credits

1

Software Engineering

BCA211

4

2

Database Management System

BCA212

3

3

DBMS –Practical

BCA213

3

4

Responsive Web Designing

BCAM211

3

5

Responsive Web Designing-Practical

BCAM212

3

6

Financial Management

BCA216

3

7

English and Communication-IV

ENGL211

3

 

Total Credits

 

22

Fifth Semester

Sl. No.

Paper

Subject Code

Credits

1

Web Services

BCA301

4

2

Android Programming

BCAM302

3

3

Android Programming-Practical

BCAM303

3

4

Project Work

BCAM304

5

5

Entrepreneurship Development

BCA305

3

6

English and Communication-V

ENGL301

3

 

Total Credits

 

21

Sixth Semester

Sl. No.

Paper

Subject Code

Credits

1

Android Apps Development

BCAM311

3

2

Android Apps Development-Practical

BCAM312

3

3

Real Time Implementation Project

BCAM313

10

4

Personality Development

BCA314

2

5

English and Communication-VI

ENGL311

3

 

Total Credits

 

21

Job Prospects:
Excellent career opportunities exist for Mobile Application Development graduates in business, industry and government as mobile application developers, Programmers, Systems analysts. Students can also undergo higher studies in PGDCA, MCA, MSc(CSc), MSc(IT).

This course is offered in :-

Department of Computer Science,
Martin Luther Christian University,
Dongktieh, Block 1, Nongrah,Shillong-793006.