Module Descriptors
WEB APPLICATIONS
COWB50219
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Fiona Knight
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
  • EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The lecture will support the two lab sessions. The lab sessions will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module, and will be facilitated with booklets, course texts and the internet. Group discussions will also take place in these sessions.
(1:n) (1:30)2
Module Indicative Content
Advanced teaching and usage of CSS and XHTML
Current server side scripting languages such as ASP.NET including database connectivity
Introduction to Accessibility
Methods for web page design
Introduction to Servers and Security
Design and Implementation of web sites for different browsers
Evaluation of web pages
Web HCI / Web Usability / Page and Site Design
Introduction to XML


Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment (70%) Learning Outcomes 1 and 3.
Test (in exam period) 45 minutes (30%) Learning Outcomes 2 and 3. The assignment will involve students designing and creating a small web based artefact. The artefact will be documented in a report of 3,000 words.
Module Resources
Web server with .NET
Visual Studio .NET
Editors such as Macromedia Studio MX
The Internet
Mobile emulators
Various browsers
Web TV box
Module Texts
Directed reading will be given in lectures.

Web resources and produced notes including:
www.asp.net
www.w3schools.com
www.w3org
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00301-1 Web Design and Development, CE00380-1 Analysis and Design for Database Systems or equivalent.