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Core Module Information
Module title: Web Technologies
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SET08101
Module leader: Saima Rafi
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

Requisites: OR Pre-requisite: IMD07101 & SET07110 AND Pre-requisite: [Module SET07102] Software Development 1
Description of module content:

In this module you will be introduced to foundational web technologies. The module provides an overview of technologies involved in the development of websites and basic networking protocols for the internet. You will build skills in web page design and development, including HTML and CSS. You will also build your skills in client and server side programming using JavaScript.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Describe Internet and World Wide Web technology standards.

LO2: Identify and apply an appropriate web page development methodology.

LO3: Demonstrate competence in the use of authoring tools & markup languages.

LO4: Demonstrate competence in Client-Side Programming.

LO5: Demonstrate competence in Server-Side programming.
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: Saima Rafi
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 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 3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 36 hours You will create a multi-page website which combines client-side and server-side processing, user interface styling and data management. You will demonstrate your website to a module tutor who will ask you questions about your approach and implementation. This will be accompanied by a critical report where you reflect on the technical aspects of your work.
Class Test 40 1~2~3 Week 8 HOURS= 1 hour online class test consisting of multiple choice questions. The questions will relate to UI design, concepts of html styling using CSS and JavaScript and basic knowledge of web technologies.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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