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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: Zakwan Jaroucheh
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
2026/7, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Zakwan Jaroucheh
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 12 Delivery of the theoretical foundations of modern web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web standards, protocols, accessibility, usability, privacy, security, and legal/social issues.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 24 Hands-on development sessions in which students design and build web pages and interactive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, applying standards-compliant and accessible design principles.
Independent Learning Guided independent study 164 Directed self-study, reading, skills practice, and coursework preparation to reinforce understanding of web technologies and related issues in security, privacy, accessibility, and web usage.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Practical Skills Assessment 35 1~2 Week 7 HOURS= 70 hours Students propose and plan a new website idea, identifying its purpose, users, and features. They produce design artefacts such as wireframes and a sitemap, research suitable implementation approaches, and create an initial static prototype using HTML and CSS.
Practical Skills Assessment 65 1~2~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 2,000 words Students develop their website into a complete interactive and publicly accessible product using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. They publish the site and submit a report and demonstration video explaining and evaluating their design and implementation.
Component 1 subtotal: 35
Component 2 subtotal: 65
Module subtotal: 100

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