Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 42 hours lectures |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours 2 hour written exam | 60% |
| Semester Assessment | 2 practical assignments each involving design and implementation of a set of web pages | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Resit failed examination and/or resubmission of failed/non-submitted coursework components or ones of equivalent value | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Describe the architecture of the web and the distinction between client and server side processing.
Explain the distinction between structure, content and presentation of web material and the benefits of maintaining that distinction.
Describe the main features of XML in the context of the web.
Describe main features of content management systems and online payment systems.
Build simple web pages by writing HTML, control presentation using CSS, embed ECMAScript code, and write simple animations.
Build a simple database driven web site using WYSIWYG editors.
Brief description
This module introduces the crucial technologies and architectures for the production of web material. The communications basis of the web, structure and presentation of content, client-side code are covered. Students will have the opportunity to develop their technical understanding and their practical skills
Content
1. Introduction
Outline of the architecture of the web and the associated technologies: HTTP; servers; server environments; browsers, browser helper applications; static and dynamic content. Importance of standards, 'browser wars'. Introduction of a running case study. Version control. Information architectures.
2. Content, structure and presentation HTML, CSS. HTML as XML. Documents as trees.
3. Client-side code - EcmaScript: interaction with browsers; content generation; input checking.
4. Client-side code ? Applets
5. Server-side code Content generation.
The server-side environment: HTTP methods; HTTP parameters.
6. Code embedded in HTML Server-side includes. A suitable general language.
7. WYSIWYG Web Page Editors ? Web development tools and simple database linking.
8. Graphics tools ? Graphics Editors and Animation software.
9. Content Management Systems ? Online editors.
10. Ecommerce systems ? Shopping carts and payment systems.
11. Main features of XML in the context of the Web
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | No |
| Communication | The web is a communication medium. Many feature for effective communication are covered and good application of them will be emphasised. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Detail of technologies will have to be learned from professional technical sources, give strategic guidance in lectures. Effective use of these resources requires good browsing/reading strategies. |
| Information Technology | Whole module concerns IT |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Time management skills will be needed to enable students to complete course work. |
| Problem solving | Many aspects of web functionality can be provided in more than one way or are intrinsically complex to develop. Students will need to apply knowledge to effective solutions. |
| Research skills | The students will need to search for and use relevant technical information while completing practical and assessed course work. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Students will develop detailed knowledge of client side internet technologies and have an appreciation of modern tools. |
| Team work | No |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4