Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT
COIS40668
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Susan Bailey
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Disqualified Combination - CE00888-1 Introduction to Web Development (Blended Learning Version).
CE00833-1 Web Design and Development
Module Texts
Duckett J (2008), Beginning Web Programming with HTML, XHTML, and CSS (2nd Edition), John Wiley & Sons, ISBN-10: 0470259310

Duckett, J. (2005), Accessible XHTML and CSS Web Sites (Problem-Design-Solution), John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 0764583069


Web Site www.w3c.org
Module Resources
Web server
Editors eg. Adobe Master Collection CS5, Expression Web, notepad
The Internet
Module Learning Strategies
A 1 hour lecture blocked 2 - hour laboratory tutorial period each week.
Parts of the block (eg. The first and last hour) will be tutored and will comprise a mix of delivered material (including presentations) and guided tutorial work, which will include individual and group activities.
Two weeks in the twelve week teaching block will include a surgery session for peer and self assessment to provide formative feedback and guidance on assessment work.

Independent study will involve directed reading in order to extend knowledge in areas of the indicative content covered by the classroom teaching.
(1:n)(1:20)2
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to the internet
Web Standards - XHTML, and CSS
Web Page Editors
Web Graphics
Hosting and business issues
Introduction to Web Servers and deployment
Web Design Basics / Accessibility / Evaluation of Web Pages
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Coursework consisting of a portfolio assessing Learning Outcomes 1-3.

The portfolio (a phased series of tasks) will comprise a series of practical exercises. (3000 words max.)