COMPUTER SCIENCE IT WORK

CIST 2100, Organizations, Applications, and Technology, Summer 2014 Weekly Mission #3: Design an App (25 points) Due: Sunday, June 8, 2014 (by 11:59 p.m.)

Background Organizations and individuals have become quite accustomed and in fact quite dependent on networks providing access to information and communication. A massive number of smart-phone applications – or “apps”– have been created for various platforms. These apps provide access to data, information, communications, games, etc. However, there might still be new apps to be developed.

Summary There’s no app for that. So let’s design one!

Task 1: Based on your own perceived needs, come up with an idea for an innovative app. Do some research to make certain such an app does not yet exist. This app must use data communications in some way as part of its functionality. Use the smart phone platform you prefer.

Task 2: Provide a clear description of the purpose of the app, the way it uses data communications as part of its function, and the benefits it provides for its user. Also describe – if needed – the data and communications infrastructure the app would use.

Task 3: Draw at least one clear screen design for your app. (It is permitted to include

more than one screen.) Use any drawing tool for this purpose; it does not have

to be a high-end graphics job, it merely needs to get your design idea across

properly.

Task 4: Conclude by stating why your app design will be successful in meeting the originally stated need.

Deliverable: A document containing your app design including the requirements from the tasks listed above. File format: PDF or MS Word (or Open Office document) File name format: lastname-mission3 Post your file to the Blackboard “Weekly Mission #3” link in the ‘Weekly Missions’ folder under Assignments.

Due Date: Due by 11:59 p.m. (Central time) on the due date listed above