Access to a PC and Internet connection.

Various Java and server environments such as Apache Tomcat

Blackboard. Access to the on-line library and web-based resources.

Note: resources need to be available at home or in the workplace.

Java Server Pages (In Easy Steps), Mike McGrath, Computer Step, ISBN 1-84078-197-1, (2002)
For other texts refer to module website

The style of the module is based on a series of on-line worksheets that present material, refer you to internal and external references and guide you in further study. You will be expected to follow these references and others of your own to build on the body of knowledge presented in the worksheets. You will build up an on-line portfolio as you proceed. Electronic learning strategies will be used extensively.

The 3 hours contact time will typically include provision of On-line, telephone and email support as necessary. Students will be welcome to visit their tutors at the University by arrangement but this will not be required.

A PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%. A RESEARCH report weighted at 50%.

A portfolio of tasks to be submitted on-line 50% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2,4 )

A report (1,500) words on chosen aspects of server-side web development 50% (Learning outcomes 2, 3)

The benefits of web enabled applications using Java
Developing JavaServer pages
Working with Java Beans
Server-side applications and databases using JDBC
Java Security models
Java and middleware

None.