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Module title: Programming for the Web
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SET11505
Module leader: Carl Strathearn
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Experience with object-oriented software development AND Pre-requisite: [Module SET08119] Object Oriented Software Development
Description of module content:

In this module you will learn how do design and implement dynamic web sites, from the basics to modern frameworks and current professional practice.Covered topics are:* General client-side technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript * Client-side frameworks: Bootstrap, jQuery, jQuery-Mobile* A general overview of server-side development frameworks (such as PHP and ASP.NET) as well as how HTTP connects everything together* Data handling/persistence mechanisms: Databases, Entity Framework, Sessions, JSON* In-depth knowledge of ASP.NET MVC and related technologies (e.g. Razor, Linq). We will be using the framework with C#In doing so you will gain a good understanding of and ability to critically evaluate and select an appropriate framework for various kinds of web applications.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Synthesise knowledge of frameworks to efficiently code aesthetically appealing websites and to manipulate the UI.

LO2: Program the server-side functionality of a website.

LO3: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of major web technologies.

LO4: Describe and critically evaluate web-related frameworks.

LO5: Critically assess different database server technologies and Implement database connectivity in web applications.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, 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: Carl Strathearn
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Practical classes and workshops
Online Guided independent study 152 Guided independent study
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 25 1 Week 9 HOURS= 15 Practical Skills Assessment
Practical Skills Assessment 75 1~2~3~4~5 Week 15 HOURS= 30 Practical Skills Assessment
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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