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Module title: Advanced Web Technologies
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SET09103
Module leader: Simon Wells
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Basics of HTML, CSS, & JavaScript. AND Pre-requisite: [Module SET08101] Web Technologies
Description of module content:

This module is about the web, what it is, what we can do with it, and what it might be like in the future.Rather than focus on the user side of web technology, such as CSS and JavaScript, we take a more holistic approach. We investigate both the server and client side and how they work together, using established protocols, to provide a huge, robust, and flexible global information-processing network.We begin by looking at HTTP (the core of all web technologies) and learn how APIs, Web Services, & RESTful architectures are built to move data around. We'll then use this knowledge to build our own web applications and APIs. We make these concepts more concrete using Python, the Python-Flask micro-framework, and supporting WSGI capable servers to develop scalable, tuneable, robust, and secure user interfaces and APIs.Along the way, we also delve into some topical discussions, starting with security & privacy on the web, then looking at adding intelligence (Semantic Web), adding increased, scalable interaction (Realtime Web) and private, anonymous, and un-censorable web-technologies (Dark Web). We then wrap up the module by examining a few technologies that might form the basis for future web capabilities such as Blockchain and IPFS.Our aim is to develop advanced skills in building and effectively exploiting current web technologies, alongside an effective understanding of upcoming and potential future technologies.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand the role of HTTP and related protocols in the design and efficient exploitation of robust and scalable services and APIs for the Internet and Web.

LO2: Evaluate the sensitivity of data gathered by your Web app and select appropriate tools and techniques to ensure its security and privacy.

LO3: Demonstrate effective use of client side scripting languages and libraries at an advanced level to produce a compelling user experience.

LO4: Demonstrate competence at an advanced level in the design, development, and evaluation of web applications and services using server-side languages, libraries, and tools.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 In the lecture you will be taught introductory theoretical and practical concepts related to advanced Web technologies.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 In practical classes and workshops you will get the opportunity to practice the skills and theories introduced in the lecture, with the opportunity for formative feedback from the module team.
Online Guided independent study 160 In guided independent study you will take time each week to explore the covered topics beyond the introductory material of the lecture and practicals. You will expand your understanding through reading and activities, including but not limited to the provided textbook/reading list and suggested resources.
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 60 1~2~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 6 weeks You will demonstrate your Website through an active deployment, source code, and screencast. This will be accompanied by a reflective report on your experience throughout the project. You will receive formative feedback on your implementation as you develop it during labs preceding the hand-in. You will receive summative feedback after the hand-in.
Practical Skills Assessment 40 1~2~3~4 Week 7 HOURS= 4 Weeks. You will submit a report documenting and justifying the design decisions and plan you have developed to complete the larger project. You will receive formative feedback on your plan as you develop it during labs preceding the hand-in. You will receive summative feedback after the hand-in. The formative and summative feedback should be useful in completing the other component of the project.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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