University of Zimbabwe Mobile Application – Design and Implementation Competition

University of Zimbabwe students are being invited to come up with an original design and implementation of a mobile app. The mobile app should result in provision of information on-the-go.

Requirements

The following are the overall requirements which you should satisfy

• Give it a name (Please name your App)

• Compatible with iOS & Android (Android version 2.3.4 and above)

• Does not need to use internet for normal functioning, only for updates on new information viz. information already downloaded onto the phone can still be accessed even when user is no longer connected to the internet

• Compatible with MySQL database.

• Provide documentation i.e. Data Flow Diagram or any other relevant design diagrams

• Backend Interface for users to be able to update information on various sections of the App.

Content

Three distinct themes are envisaged. One for members of staff, one for students, and one for guests. For each of theme the following minimum requirements should be satisfied.

Staff

1. Staff News – News & Updates for Staff

2. Timetable – Timetable for Lecturers (Drawn from eMhare)

3. eMhare – Quick Link to the eMhare Platform. Link opens in device web browser.

4. Tsime – Quick Link to the Tsime Platform. Link opens in device web browser.

5. Email – Quick Link to the staff e-mail page. Link opens in device web browser.

6. Library – Displays Library services & Quick links to them

7. Clubs & Societies – Display information about clubs & societies for Staff at the UZ

8. Sports & Facilities - Display information about sports teams & facilities for Staff at the UZ

9. Campus Directory – Campus Phone Numbers and Email Directory with option to search by name/department/faculty

10. Campus Security – Security Information

11. Laptop Registration

12. Staff Clinic – Services & Contact Details. Ability to Request Ambulance on Campus

13. Ordering of meals from campus restaurants

14. Financial Services – Banking Services & Information @UZ + Credit Union

15. FAQ’s

Student

1. Students News - News & Updates mainly for Students

2. Timetable - Timetable for students lectures/exams (Drawn from eMhare)

3. eMhare – Quick Link to the eMhare Platform. Link opens in device web browser.

4. Tsime – Quick Link to the Tsime Platform. Link opens in device web browser.

5. Email – Quick Link to the Students e-mail page. Link opens in device web browser.

6. Library – Displays Library services & Quicklinks to them

7. Halls of Residences – Information about Halls of Residences: Janitors, Wardens their locations, Residence Committees.

8. Clubs & Societies – Display information about clubs & societies for Students at the UZ

9. Sports & Facilities - Display information about sports teams & facilities for Students at the UZ

10. Student Clinic - Services & Contact Details. Ability to Request Ambulance on Campus

11. Campus Security - Information Rules & Regulations, Laptop Registration

12. Financial Services - Banking Services & Information

13. Student Directory – Campus Phone Numbers/Direct Lines i.e. for Students

14. FAQ’s

Guest

1. About UZ – General Overview about the University

2. Emhare – Online Application Quick link. Link opens in device web browser.

3. Campus Map – Campus Map to Locate departments & faculties (virtual tour)

4. Library - Displays Library services & Quicklinks to them

5. Campus Security - Information Rules & Regulations, Laptop Registration for Visitors to UZ Campus

6. Clinic - Services & Contact Details.

7. Campus Directory Campus Directory Phone Numbers and emails

8. Banking Services - Banking Services & Information

9. FAQ’s

Rules and regulations of the competition

1. Only registered University of Zimbabwe students are eligible to enter this competition.

2. Students can enter individually or as a team.

3. A student can only be in one team

4. Each team/individual can submit at most one entry.

5. Only original work is expected.

6. Teams/individuals should submit a design of their work

7. Teams/individuals should submit a working App

8. Shortlisted teams/individuals will be required to demonstrate their App

9. The winning team/individual will get XXX dollars as appreciation for their work

Criteria for assessment

The following aspects will be used when assessing the winner

1. The decision of the judges is final and non-contestable

2. Originality of work

3. Originality of design

4. Functionality

5. Technical soundness

6. Completeness and adherence to requirements

Time Lines

1. The App and its designs are due on 30 June 2019 at 2pm

2. Demonstrations for shortlisted teams will be on 15 July 2019 at 8 am at the Diamond Lecture Theater

Register Now on http://intranet.uz.ac.zw or Click here

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Teaching Mathematics in and Era of Rapid Change: Reconceptualising Curricula Content and Pedagogy

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Venue: HLT 200, UZ

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