Module Resources
A suitable IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
Unit testing software
A version control server
Module Texts
Pro ASP.NET MVC 3 Framework 3rd Edition, Freeman, A. and Sanderson, S. (2011), Apress, ISBN: 9781430234043.
Pro ASP.NET 4.0 In C# 2010 4th Edition, MacDonald, M. and Freeman, A. (2010), Apress, ISBN-13: 978-1430225294.
Module Learning Strategies
12 lectures presenting key topics and concepts
12 supervised practical sessions to work on formative exercises
Module Additional Assessment Details
An Assignment weighted at 100%. Consisting of:
Design, implementation, testing and demonstration of a web application (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3) - Assessed during a 20 minute demonstration.
A report outlining suitable deployment strategies for the web application (Learning Outcomes 1 and 3) - A 1500 word report
Module Indicative Content
Web application layered and tiered architectures (for example MVC and n-Tier)
Data persistence management
Caching strategies
Scalability and configuration management
Security issues
Developing web applications using unit testing and source control
This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement of the STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.
It namely addresses:
Communication skills
Independence of thought
Ability to carry out inquiry-based learning and critical analysis
Skills of problem solving and creation of opportunities
Technologically, digitally and information literate
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of Web Concepts CESCOM10098-4 or equivalent