Module Descriptors
USING THE INTERNET
XCOM41123
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
10 credits
Contact
Leader: Alastair Dawes
Email: A.Dawes@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 56
Total Learning Hours: 80
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Weekly directed practical sessions. Practice materials will be published on the Web; lecture notes will also be available on the Web. The emphasis of this module is to introduce students to the internet, relevant applications, tools and concepts required for introductory Web page design.
There will normally be one whole group session and one tutorial per week.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your
- Intellectual skills
- Communication
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
There will normally be one whole group session and one tutorial per week.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your
- Intellectual skills
- Communication
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
Module Learning Outcome
1. An ability to write HTML code to produce textual web pages incorporating images and the use of colour
2. An ability to follow a procedure (methodology) to aid the production of appropriate and effective web pages
3. An ability to search the World Wide Web efficiently and effectively
4. An ability to use a contemporary web page development tool (e.g. dreamweaver / Netscape Composer) to aid the production of web pages
5. An ability to apply principles of web page design to the production of web pages
This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
(a) Information technology
2. An ability to follow a procedure (methodology) to aid the production of appropriate and effective web pages
3. An ability to search the World Wide Web efficiently and effectively
4. An ability to use a contemporary web page development tool (e.g. dreamweaver / Netscape Composer) to aid the production of web pages
5. An ability to apply principles of web page design to the production of web pages
This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
(a) Information technology
Module Texts
Special Edition: Using HTML, Tom Savola, QUE books, 1995 [ISBN: 07897-0236-3]
The Bare Bones Guide to HTML, Kevin Werbach, http://werbach.com/barebones/
[Many on-line tutorials are available]
HTML Tutorial, Dave Kristula [http://www.davesite.com]
The Bare Bones Guide to HTML, Kevin Werbach, http://werbach.com/barebones/
[Many on-line tutorials are available]
HTML Tutorial, Dave Kristula [http://www.davesite.com]
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Test (30%) (Learning outcomes 1 & a)
The class test will normally require you to duplicate a printed web page in a given time. The web page will include the use of colour and images. Tests will take place in class time.
2. Assignment (70%) (Learning outcomes 2-5 & a)
The assignment will typically centre around the creation of a small set of Web pages, using a contemporary development tool. These pages will be brought together as a site with a final front page. The entire site will be submitted at the end of the module.
Page development should normally follow the given procedure (methodology), this process should be documented.
The class test will normally require you to duplicate a printed web page in a given time. The web page will include the use of colour and images. Tests will take place in class time.
2. Assignment (70%) (Learning outcomes 2-5 & a)
The assignment will typically centre around the creation of a small set of Web pages, using a contemporary development tool. These pages will be brought together as a site with a final front page. The entire site will be submitted at the end of the module.
Page development should normally follow the given procedure (methodology), this process should be documented.
Module Resources
Netscape Navigator (or better) or similar Web browser.
Photoshop 4.0 or equivalent.
Space on a local-access only Web server (i.e. domain restricted/intranet).
Photoshop 4.0 or equivalent.
Space on a local-access only Web server (i.e. domain restricted/intranet).
Module Indicative Content
The Web page design and construction process.
Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Search engines for the Web.
Information capture and modification.
Simple navigation principles.
The emphasis of this module is to introduce you to the internet, relevant applications, tools and concepts required for introductory Web page design.
Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Search engines for the Web.
Information capture and modification.
Simple navigation principles.
The emphasis of this module is to introduce you to the internet, relevant applications, tools and concepts required for introductory Web page design.
Module Assessment
A CLASS-TEST length HOUR(S) weighted at 30%.
A ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%.
@Semester R 2001 definition
A ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%.
@Semester R 2001 definition