Module Descriptors
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
COWB70280
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Desmond Keiher
Email: D.Keiher@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Examination (50%) (Learning outcomes 4, 6, 7)
Assignment (50%) (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
Assignment (50%) (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
Module Indicative Content
The nature of Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) both technically and strategically; models of E-Commerce; legislation and applications to support E-Commerce activity.
Evaluation of the infrastructure technologies such as the Internet, interactive television, digital cash and wireless communications/mobile technology.
Examination of the security of on-line shopping including payment technologies.
Evaluation of the infrastructure technologies such as the Internet, interactive television, digital cash and wireless communications/mobile technology.
Examination of the security of on-line shopping including payment technologies.
Module Learning Strategies
Lecture material will capture topical issues and best practice case studies (one hour per week).
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical tutorial sessions each week (2 hours)
Using the capabilities of a browser on the Internet, students will learn how to develop and implement E-Commerce from a server and client side perspective.
Applications for supporting electronic commerce.
Will be learnt using tutorials based on a suitable E-Commerce package to E-Commerce enable an existing web site.
(1:n) (1:25)2
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical tutorial sessions each week (2 hours)
Using the capabilities of a browser on the Internet, students will learn how to develop and implement E-Commerce from a server and client side perspective.
Applications for supporting electronic commerce.
Will be learnt using tutorials based on a suitable E-Commerce package to E-Commerce enable an existing web site.
(1:n) (1:25)2
Module Resources
A suitable E-Commerce software suite WWW.
A suitable web scripting tool.
A suitable web scripting tool.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
E-Business: Principles & Practice, Rowley J., Palgrave, 2002, ISBN 0-333-94914-5