Module Descriptors
WEB PROGRAMMING
XCOM51109
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Alastair Dawes
Email: A.Dawes@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% assignment
The assessment will involve the construction of a portfolio of exercises throughout the module culminating in a final exercise that brings together all of the skills learnt. There will be a report to accompany the final submission of 2,000 words.
The assessment will involve the construction of a portfolio of exercises throughout the module culminating in a final exercise that brings together all of the skills learnt. There will be a report to accompany the final submission of 2,000 words.
Module Indicative Content
This module will address:
Introduction to server side languages using PHP
Testing and test plans for web sites
Methodologies
Testing Processes
Introduction to server side languages using PHP
Testing and test plans for web sites
Methodologies
Testing Processes
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. Within lab sessions students will learn scripting languages, learn and use methods, and create and run test plans. Group discussions will also take place in these sessions. (1:n) (1:20)2
Module Texts
Directed reading will be given in lectures.
W3Schools PHP site - http://www.w3schools.com/php/default.asp
MYSQL - http://www.mysql.com/
W3Schools PHP site - http://www.w3schools.com/php/default.asp
MYSQL - http://www.mysql.com/
Module Resources
Web Server for PHP
MYSQL Database
MYSQL Database
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00301-1 Web Design and Development or equivalent