Module Details
Module Code: |
INET C7Z06 |
Full Title:
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Web Applications Development
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 ) |
Language of Instruction: | |
Module Description: |
Students completing this module will be able to design, implement, test, evaluate and document a small database driven web application (e.g. B2C e-commerce site).
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of client-server architectures. |
MLO2 |
Design, develop, test and evaluate a client-server web application that connects to a database. |
MLO3 |
Apply usability and accessibility guidelines to a client-server web application. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Web application development
Web architecture – web browser, web server, configuring a web server; n-tier architectures; Web application architecture – collecting data, sending a request to server (GET and POST), executing the server script, returning results to the browser; Developing server applications – the need for server-side programming, server-side programming alternatives.
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Server-side programming
Scripting basics; Generating HTML/XHTML on the server-side; Processing form data on the server-side, validation; State management – cookies, sessions.
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Web design
Site architecture and navigation; Page design and accessibility; Evaluating a web site.
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Database connectivity and management
Adding database connectivity; Structured Query Language (SQL) fundamentals – querying, inserting, deleting and modifying data in a database; Stored procedures.
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Security and authentication
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 50.00% |
Final Examination | 50.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull-time
Reassessment Requirement |
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full-time |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
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Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Practical |
Contact |
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Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
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Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
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Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
This module has no Part-time workload. |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Morrison, M. & J.. (2003), Database-Driven Web Sites, 2nd ed.. Course Technology, [ISBN: 061906448X].
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Harris, S. & MacDonald, R.. (2002), Web Development with VB.NET, Apress, [ISBN: 1590590090].
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Esposito, D.. (2005), Programming ASP.NET 2.0 Applications: Advanced Topics, Microsoft Press, [ISBN: 0735621772].
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Wolthuis, Don & Seven, Doug.. (2002), Programming data Driven web applications with ASP.NET, Sams Publishing, [ISBN: 0672321068].
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Other Resources |
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