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Module title: Web Technologies
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SET08801
Module leader: Simon Wells
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will cover fundamental concepts, underlying technologies, and protocols, as well as social and historical factors, associated with the development and usage of the modern web.

Students will develop a practical and theoretic understanding of the three fundamental Web technologies that are used to structure, present, and interact with data; the HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript (JS).

This will be supplemented, where appropriate, by consideration of contemporary libraries, frameworks, tools, & browser APIs. Methodologies for the design and development of standards compliant, accessible, and usable Web services, apps, and sites will be studied. Throughout all topics, legal and social issues of Web usage will be addressed, paying particular attention to security and privacy issues.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:

LO1: Demonstrate understanding of web technology, accessibility, privacy, and security standards.
LO2: Apply an appropriate methodology to support web development.
LO3: Demonstrate competence in the use of markup, presentation, and web languages.
LO4: Design and implement a client-side web application
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, ONLINE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: ONLINE
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Simon Wells
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Online Lecture 12
Online Practical classes and workshops 24
Online Guided independent study 164
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Practical Skills Assessment 35 1,2 7
Practical Skills Assessment 65 1,2,3,4 13
Component 1 subtotal: 35
Component 2 subtotal: 65
Module subtotal: 100

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