Software Development for Portable Devices - Course Handout

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Part A: Course Design

Course Title	Software Development for Portable Devices
Course No(s)	IS ZC423  / CSI ZC423
Credit Units	3
Credit Model
Content Authors	RK Chandra Shekar
Prerequisite	Should have basic programming experience using Java Language

Course Objectives

No
CO1	Understanding of Mobile Technology and challenges in developing for a ubiquitous environment.
CO2	Learn an application development platform for portable devices and use it
CO3	Understand mobile application architecture and its components

Text Book(s)

T1	Professional Android 4 Application Development, by Reto Meier, WROX Press, Wiley Publishing
T2

Reference Book(s) & other resources

R1	Android Application Development, Programming with the Google SDK, by, Rick Rogers, John Lombardo, Zigurd Mednieks, Blake Meike, SPD, Oreilly,  ISBN10: 81-8404-733-9, ISBN13:978-81-8404-733-2
R2	Hello Android, Introducing Google’s Mobile Development Platform, 3rd Edition, by Ed Burnette, Pragmatic Programmers, LLC.ISBN-10: 1-934356-56-5, ISBN-13: 978-1-934356-56-2

Modular Content Structure

      1.            Portable Devices Overview

                        1.1.            Introduction to SW development for portable devices

                        1.2.            Overview of Portable Devices

                        1.3.            HW & SW for Portable Devices

                        1.4.            Applications of Portable Devices

                        1.5.            Portable devices - Understanding HW platforms

                                          1.5.1.            HW Platforms (Processors, Peripheral devices, Sensors etc)

                                          1.5.2.            HW Platforms – Mobile Phones + Wireless

                                          1.5.3.            HW Platforms – Internet of things (IoT) + Wireless

                                          1.5.4.            Example - Rasberry Pi

                                          1.5.5.            Sensors in Portable devices

                                          1.5.6.            Generic HW platforms

      2.            Overview of SW Platforms & Development

                        2.1.            Mobile OS

                                          2.1.1.            Architecture and Framework of different mobile platforms

                                          2.1.2.            Development platforms and development tools

                                          2.1.3.            Programming languages

                                          2.1.4.            Simulator and emulator

                                          2.1.5.            SDK and Development Environments

                                          2.1.6.            Development Life Cycle of Application

                        2.2.            CREATING APPLICATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

                                          2.2.1.            Introducing the Application Manifest File

                                          2.2.2.            Creating Applications and Activities

                                          2.2.3.            Architecture Patterns (MVC)

                                          2.2.4.            Review of other Architecture and Design patterns

                                          2.2.5.            The Android Application Lifecycle

      3.            User Interface Design; Intents and Broadcasts

                          3.1.          Fundamental Android UI Design

                          3.2.          Introducing Layouts

                          3.3.          Introducing Fragments

                          3.4.          Introducing Intents

                          3.5.          Creating Intent Filters and Broadcast Receivers

      4.            Background Services and Using Internet Resources

                          4.1.          Introducing Services

                          4.2.          Using Background Threads

                          4.3.          Parsing Internet Resources

                          4.4.          Using the Download Manager

                          4.5.          Using Internet Services

                          4.6.          Connecting to Google App Engine

                          4.7.          Best Practices for Downloading Data Without Draining the Battery

      5.            Files, Saving States and Preferences

                          5.1.          Shared Preferences

                          5.2.          Introducing the Preference Framework and the Preference Activity

                          5.3.          Static Files as Resources

                          5.4.          Working with the File System

      6.            Database and Content Providers

                          6.1.          Introducing Android Databases

                          6.2.          Introducing SQLite

                          6.3.          Content Values and Cursors

                          6.4.          Working with SQLite Databases

                          6.5.          Creating Content Providers

                          6.6.          Using Content Providers

                          6.7.          Case Study: Native Android Content Providers

      7.            Location Based Services, Telephony and SMS

                          7.1.          Using Location-Based Services

                          7.2.          Using the Emulator with Location-Based Services

                          7.3.          Selecting a Location Provider

                          7.4.          Using Proximity Alerts

                          7.5.          Using the Geocoder

                          7.6.          Example: Map-based activity

                          7.7.          Hardware Support for Telephony

                          7.8.          Using Telephony

                          7.9.          Introducing SMS and MMS

      8.            Hardware Support and Devices (AUDIO, VIDEO, AND USING THE CAMERA)

                          8.1.          Using Sensors and the Sensor Manager

                          8.2.          Monitoring a Device’s Movement and Orientation

                          8.3.          Introducing the Environmental Sensors

                          8.4.          Playing Audio and Video

                          8.5.          Using Audio Effects

                          8.6.          Using the Camera

                          8.7.          Recording Video

Learning Outcomes:

No	Learning Outcomes
LO1	Analyse Mobile Architectures available and the impact of choice on solution
LO2	Ability to design and develop applications to exploit the potentials of Mobile Devices  and Cloud based Ecosystems
LO3	Acquire skills for creating and deploying mobile applications on Android, with emphasis on understanding of platforms, tools and development life cycles
LO4
LO5

Part B: Contact Session Plan

Academic Term	First Semester 2017-2018
Course Title	Software Development for Portable Devices
Course No	IS ZC423/CSI ZC423
Content Developer	RK Chandrashekhar

Glossary of Terms:

1.      Contact Hour (CH) stands for a hour long live session with students conducted either in a physical classroom or enabled through technology. In this model of instruction, instructor led sessions will be for 20 CH.

a.       Pre CH = Self Learning done prior to a given contact hour

b.      During CH = Content to be discussed during the contact hour by the course instructor

c.       Post CH = Self Learning done post the contact hour

2.      RL stands for Recorded Lecture or Recorded Lesson. It is presented to the student through an online portal. A given RL unfolds as a sequences of video segments interleaved with exercises

3.       SS stands for Self-Study to be done as a study of relevant sections from textbooks and reference books. It could also include study of external resources.

4.      LE stands for Lab Exercises

5.      HW stands for Home Work will consists could be a selection of problems from the text.

Contact Hour 1

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL1.1		Introduction to Software Development for Portable Devices
Pre CH	RL1.2		Overview of Portable Devices
During CH	CH1		▪       Introduce the Handout, Evaluation Components and Concept of Labs ▪       Discussion on portability, HW and SW Quality attributes, HW and SW Architectures
Post CH	SS1		Devices around you and ones you use (Individual or Team)
Post CH	HW1
Post CH	LE1
Post CH	QZ1		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 2

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL2.1	RL2.1.1 = RL2.1.2 = RL2.1.3 = RL2.1.4 =	HW & SW for Portable Devices
Pre CH	RL2.2	RL 2.2.1 = RL 2.2.2 = RL 2.2.3 = RL 2.2.4 =	Applications of Portable Devices
During CH	CH2	CH2.1 = CH2.2 = CH2.3 = CH2.4 =	▪       Use in specific domains and application areas ▪       Development life cycle of products in various domains
Post CH	SS2		Two devices from two domains of application (Individual or Team)
Post CH	HW2
Post CH	LE2
Post CH	QZ2		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 3

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL3.1	RL3.1.1 = RL3.1.2 = RL3.1.3 = RL3.1.4 =	A little history + various HW Platforms (Processors, Peripheral devices, Sensors etc)
Pre CH	RL3.2	RL 3.2.1 = RL 3.2.2 = RL 3.2.3 = RL 3.2.4 =	HW Platforms – Mobile Phones + Wireless
During CH	CH3	CH3.1 = CH3.2 = CH3.3 = CH3.4 =	● Walk through of a typical hardware and product design (example: Raspberry Pi or other board) ● Use schematics, product design notes and applications for discussion
Post CH	SS3		List all popular companies and their processors
Post CH	HW3
Post CH	LE3
Post CH	QZ3		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 4

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL4.1	RL4.1.1 = RL4.1.2 = RL4.1.3 = RL4.1.4 =	HW Platforms – Mobile Phones + Wireless
Pre CH	RL4.2	RL 4.2.1 = RL 4.2.2 = RL 4.2.3 = RL 4.2.4 =	HW Platforms – Internet of things (IoT) + Wireless
During CH	CH4	CH4.1 = CH4.2 = CH4.3 = CH4.4 =	● Bring in the focus on wireless interfaces (3G/WiFi/Bluetooth) ● Explore other communication interfaces (LAN, USB)
Post CH	SS4		Review data sheets of one typical board (Mobile or IoT)
Post CH	HW4
Post CH	LE4
Post CH	QZ4		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 5

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL5.1	RL5.1.1 = RL5.1.2 = RL5.1.3 = RL5.1.4 =	Sensors in Portable Devices – 1
Pre CH	RL5.2	RL 5.2.1 = RL 5.2.2 = RL 5.2.3 = RL 5.2.4 =	Sensors in Portable Devices – 2
During CH	CH5	CH5.1 = CH5.2 = CH5.3 = CH5.4 =	● Walk through a typical hardware design along with various sensors and their applications. ● Review and discuss sensors
Post CH	SS5		For a specific game, review use of sensors
Post CH	HW5
Post CH	LE5
Post CH	QZ5		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 6

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL6.1	RL6.1.1 = RL6.1.2 = RL6.1.3 = RL6.1.4 =	Sensors in Portable Devices – 2
Pre CH	RL6.2	RL 6.2.1 = RL 6.2.2 = RL 6.2.3 = RL 6.2.4 =	HW Platforms – Generic
During CH	CH6	CH6.1 = CH6.2 = CH6.3 = CH6.4 =	● sensors, their working, interfacing and drivers ● Bring in the focus on use of a typical Platform (HW + SW) for target application (Example: Wii or other gaming platform, Mobile Phone)
Post CH	SS6		Take two sensors of interest and study their working
Post CH	HW6
Post CH	LE6
Post CH	QZ6		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 7

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL7.1	RL7.1.1 = RL7.1.2 = RL7.1.3 = RL7.1.4 =	Mobile operating systems; Architecture and framework of different mobile Platforms
Pre CH	RL7.2	RL 7.2.1 = RL 7.2.2 = RL 7.2.3 = RL 7.2.4 =	Development platforms and development tools
During CH	CH7	CH7.1 = CH7.2 = CH7.3 = CH7.4 =	● Tool Chain, SDK and Development Environments, Typical Development Life Cycle of Application ● Creating Applications and Activities ● Architecture Patterns (MVC), Review of other Architecture and Design patterns
Post CH	SS7		Review of Software Architectures and Patterns (MVC) and other patterns
Post CH	HW7
Post CH	LE7
Post CH	QZ7		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 8

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL8.1	RL8.1.1 = RL8.1.2 = RL8.1.3 = RL8.1.4 =	Programming languages; Simulator and emulator
Pre CH	RL8.2	RL 8.2.1 = RL 8.2.2 = RL 8.2.3 = RL 8.2.4 =	HW Platforms – Generic
During CH	CH8	CH8.1 = CH8.2 = CH8.3 = CH8.4 =	● An application walkthrough using a Mobile Operating System (Android Stack) ● Relate all theory of a HW Platforms and SW Platform to provide overview of that example. ● Create a Hello World on Android and explore applications which demonstrate various unique features (Windows, Status bar, notifications, Input methods, etc.)
Post CH	SS8		Review of Software Architectures and Patterns (MVC) and other patterns
Post CH	HW8
Post CH	LE8
Post CH	QZ8		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 9

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL9.1	RL9.1.1 = RL9.1.2 = RL9.1.3 = RL9.1.4 =	UI Design & Layouts for various devices
Pre CH	RL9.2	RL 9.2.1 = RL 9.2.2 = RL 9.2.3 = RL 9.2.4 =	UI fundamentals, UI Design constraints and Views – Overview
During CH	CH9	CH9.1 = CH9.2 = CH9.3 = CH9.4 =	● Android UI, UI Layouts and views across various devices (Mobile phones, tabs etc) ● Building user interface – Fragments & Creating new Views ● Discuss other UI platforms (Example: QT)
Post CH	SS9		Relate the Software and Design Architectures with Intents and Broadcasts
Post CH	HW9
Post CH	LE9		UI Layout and View example
Post CH	QZ9		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 10

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL10.1	RL10.1.1 = RL10.1.2 = RL10.1.3 = RL10.1.4 =	UI fundamentals, UI Design constraints and Views – Overview
Pre CH	RL10.2	RL 10.2.1 = RL 10.2.2 = RL 10.2.3 = RL 10.2.4 =	Intents and Broadcasts – What are they and overview
During CH	CH10	CH10.1 = CH10.2 = CH10.3 = CH10.4 =	● Android and use of various intents and broadcast receiver ● Discuss with example applications, demonstrate in environment. ● Discuss other middleware and frameworks (Ubuntu, Firefox)
Post CH	SS10		Relate the Software and Design Architectures with Intents and Broadcasts
Post CH	HW10
Post CH	LE10		Intent Broadcast – Existing application code walkthrough
Post CH	QZ10		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 11

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL11.1	RL11.1.1 = RL11.1.2 = RL11.1.3 = RL11.1.4 =	Typical Architecture of Internet Resources and their usage
Pre CH	RL11.2	RL 11.2.1 = RL 11.2.2 = RL 11.2.3 = RL 11.2.4 =
During CH	CH11	CH11.1 = CH11.2 = CH11.3 = CH11.4 =	● Android – Connecting to internet resources, Use of Cloud, Download Manager, files and Parsers
Post CH	SS11		Relate the Software and Design Architectures with Internet Resources along with examples
Post CH	HW11
Post CH	LE11
Post CH	QZ11		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 12

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL12.1	RL12.1.1 = RL12.1.2 = RL12.1.3 = RL12.1.4 =	Use of internet resources in various application domains
Pre CH	RL12.2	RL 12.2.1 = RL 12.2.2 = RL 12.2.3 = RL 12.2.4 =
During CH	CH12	CH12.1 = CH12.2 = CH12.3 = CH12.4 =	● Use of such frameworks in other applications domains ● Review and Wrap-Up
Post CH	SS12		Relate the Software and Design Architectures with Internet Resources along with examples
Post CH	HW12
Post CH	LE12
Post CH	QZ12		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 13

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL13.1	RL13.1.1 = RL13.1.2 = RL13.1.3 = RL13.1.4 =	Data persistence – techniques, saving and loading of data
Pre CH	RL13.2	RL 13.2.1 = RL 13.2.2 = RL 13.2.3 = RL 13.2.4 =	Activity instances and switching between activities
During CH	CH13	CH13.1 = CH13.2 = CH13.3 = CH13.4 =	● Android – of handling, files, state and preferences. Discuss and demonstrate with examples ● Example and code walk through
Post CH	SS13		Relate the Software and Design Architectures with Intents and Broadcasts
Post CH	HW13
Post CH	LE13
Post CH	QZ13		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 14

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL14.1	RL10.1.1 = RL10.1.2 = RL10.1.3 = RL10.1.4 =	Activity instances and switching between activities
Pre CH	RL14.2	RL 10.2.1 = RL 10.2.2 = RL 10.2.3 = RL 10.2.4 =	Saving, loading files and managing local file system
During CH	CH14	CH10.1 = CH10.2 = CH10.3 = CH10.4 =	● Android – of handling, files, state and preferences. Discuss and demonstrate with examples ● Example and code walk through
Post CH	SS14		Data Security
Post CH	HW14
Post CH	LE14
Post CH	QZ14		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 15

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL15.1	RL15.1.1 = RL15.1.2 = RL15.1.3 = RL15.1.4 =	SQLite Database Introduction
Pre CH	RL15.2	RL 15.2.1 = RL 15.2.2 = RL 15.2.3 = RL 15.2.4 =	Query and Search Capabilities
During CH	CH15	CH15.1 = CH15.2 = CH15.3 = CH15.4 =	● SQLite in Android along with working examples in class. Content providers in Android and their use ● Example and code walk through.
Post CH	SS15		Types of databases in portable devices; their performance attributes
Post CH	HW15
Post CH	LE15
Post CH	QZ15		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 16

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL16.1	RL16.1.1 = RL16.1.2 = RL16.1.3 = RL16.1.4 =	Query and Search Capabilities
Pre CH	RL16.2	RL 16.2.1 = RL 16.2.2 = RL 16.2.3 = RL 16.2.4 =	Use of native store – media, contacts and calendar
During CH	CH16	CH16.1 = CH16.2 = CH16.3 = CH16.4 =	● SQLite in Android along with working examples in class. Content providers in Android and their use ● Example and code walk through.
Post CH	SS16		Types of databases in portable devices; their performance attributes
Post CH	HW16
Post CH	LE16
Post CH	QZ16		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 17

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL17.1	RL17.1.1 = RL17.1.2 = RL17.1.3 = RL17.1.4 =	Location Based Services and Applications
Pre CH	RL17.2	RL 17.2.1 = RL 17.2.2 = RL 17.2.3 = RL 17.2.4 =
During CH	CH17	CH17.1 = CH17.2 = CH17.3 = CH17.4 =	● Android – LBS and applications
Post CH	SS17		LBS HW and SW – performance parameters and attributes
Post CH	HW17
Post CH	LE17
Post CH	QZ17		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 18

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL18.1	RL18.1.1 = RL18.1.2 = RL18.1.3 = RL18.1.4 =	Telephony
Pre CH	RL18.2	RL 18.2.1 = RL 18.2.2 = RL 18.2.3 = RL 18.2.4 =	SMS and Messaging
During CH	CH18	CH18.1 = CH18.2 = CH18.3 = CH18.4 =	Telephony (making and receiving calls) and SMS (send and receive) in various platforms and their use. SMS from within applications
Post CH	SS18		Telephony (making and receiving calls) and SMS, performance parameters and attributes
Post CH	HW18
Post CH	LE18
Post CH	QZ18		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 19

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL19.1	RL19.1.1 = RL19.1.2 = RL19.1.3 = RL19.1.4 =	Various hardware Sensors on portable devices (Proximity sensor and Light sensor). Software Architecture to use  these devices
Pre CH	RL19.2	RL 19.2.1 = RL 19.2.2 = RL 19.2.3 = RL 19.2.4 =
During CH	CH19	CH19.1 = CH19.2 = CH19.3 = CH19.4 =	● Android – Use of various sensors ● Individual examples and exampleapplication and test application
Post CH	SS19		Sensors and devices – performance parameters and attributes
Post CH	HW19
Post CH	LE19
Post CH	QZ10		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 20

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL20.1	RL20.1.1 = RL20.1.2 = RL20.1.3 = RL20.1.4 =	Hardware Sensors on portable devices (Gesture, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass)
Pre CH	RL20.2	RL 20.2.1 = RL 20.2.2 = RL 20.2.3 = RL 20.2.4 =	Audio, Video and Camera on portable devices
During CH	CH20	CH20.1 = CH20.2 = CH20.3 = CH20.4 =	● Android – Configuration, calibration, orientation of sensors. Using sensors to monitor a device’s movement, orientation and environment ● Example along with code walkthrough
Post CH	SS20		Sensors and devices – performance parameters and attributes
Post CH	HW20
Post CH	LE20
Post CH	QZ20		Summary, Review and Quiz

Notes:

Contact Hour 21

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL21.1	RL21.1.1 = RL21.1.2 = RL21.1.3 = RL21.1.4 =	Application – Mobile Phone (Application/Game using Gestures)
Pre CH	RL21.2	RL 21.2.1 = RL 21.2.2 = RL 21.2.3 = RL 21.2.4 =	Application – Mobile Phone (Use of Cloud/Internet)
During CH	CH21	CH21.1 = CH21.2 = CH21.3 = CH21.4 =	Demo
Post CH	SS21
Post CH	HW21
Post CH	LE21
Post CH	QZ21

Notes:

Contact Hour 22

Time	Type	Sequence	Content Reference
Pre CH	RL22.1	RL22.1.1 = RL22.1.2 =
Pre CH	RL22.2	RL 22.2.1 = RL 22.2.2 =
During CH	CH22	CH22.1 = CH22.2 = CH22.3 = CH22.4 =	Review and Wrap up
Post CH	SS22
Post CH	HW22
Post CH	LE22
Post CH	QZ22

Notes:

Detailed Plan for Lab work/Design work   

Lab No	Lab Objective	Lab Sheet Access URL	Content Reference
1	Understand the working of Raspberry Pi as  a Web server Understand the working of Arduino Board as Microcontroller and Microprocessor with the following: -- Blinking LED's -- IR and Photodiode Sensor -- Water level monitor		M1
2	Install Android Studio and Setup SDK Create a sample Android App to study the life cycle of app using single activity Understand Android Manifest file, DDMS, AVD, Logcat etc		M2
3	Create a Viewer app to demo the usage of Fragments vs Activities Understand the states of Activities and Fragments Create and Intent to make Call, Send SMS		M3
4	Create a Service for local logging of App. Music Player as foreground service App to bind to remote service using messenger class App to demo need for thread based application development App to demo thread based on ViewPost App to demo threading as Aysnc Task App to demo Web Download using ConnectifyManager and HttpUrlConnection App to demo Download manager class App to demo XML pull parser		M4
5	App to demo Data management using Shared Preference App to demo File in Internal and External Memory(SD card)		M5
6	App to demo SQLite - Insert, Update, Delete operation App to demo to extract Contact information from the android Contacts Content Provider with and without Cursor Loader (Async Task)		M6
7	App to acquire and display the last known locations from all providers App to make call using Telephone Service and Send/receive SMS using SMS manager		M7
8	App to demo Audio, Video and Camera Features		M8

 

Evaluation Scheme:  

Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN = Fore Noon Session

No	Name	Type	Duration	Weight	Day, Date, Session, Time
EC-1	Quiz-I/ Assignment-I	Online	-	5%	August 26 to September 4, 2017
	Quiz-II	Online		5%	September 26 to October 4, 2017
	Lab	Online		15%	October 20 to 30, 2017
EC-2	Mid-Semester Test	Closed Book	2 hours	30%	24/09/2017 (FN) 10 AM – 12 Noon
EC-3	Comprehensive Exam	Open Book	3 hours	45%	05/11/2017 (FN) 9 AM – 12 Noon

 Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Closed Book): Topics in Session Nos. 1 to 11 

Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics (Session Nos. 1 to 22)

Important links and information:

Elearn portal: https://elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in

Students are expected to visit the Elearn portal on a regular basis and stay up to date with the latest announcements and deadlines.

Contact sessions: Students should attend the online lectures as per the schedule provided on the Elearn portal.

Evaluation Guidelines:

1.      EC-1 consists of either two Assignments or three Quizzes. Students will attempt them through the course pages on the Elearn portal. Announcements will be made on the portal, in a timely manner.

2.      For Closed Book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted.

3.      For Open Book exams: Use of books and any printed / written reference material (filed or bound) is permitted. However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of calculators is permitted in all exams. Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not allowed.

4.      If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies, the student should follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam which will be made available on the Elearn portal. The Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at selected exam centres on the dates to be announced later.

It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self study schedule as given in the course handout, attend the online lectures, and take all the prescribed evaluation components such as Assignment/Quiz, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam according to the evaluation scheme provided in the handout.