Module Code: H7AIT
Long Title Advanced Internet Technologies
Title Advanced Internet Technologies
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: MICHAEL BRADFORD
Module Author: MICHAEL BRADFORD
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and use platforms and frameworks for distributed applications
LO2 Program and develop n-tier web applications with supporting framework technologies
LO3 Create and consume Web Services
LO4 Integrate databases into web applications
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Platforms and Frameworks
• Modern frameworks and platforms for distributed and web computing. • Runtime environments. • Library support. • Compilation and build processes. • Bytecode and intermediary language. • Emergent technologies/languages
Programming Models
• Core features and programming languages • OO programming language syntax and features • Generics • Reflection
Developing Web Applications
• Framework support for web application development • Architectural approaches for web development • Application configuration • Caching • AJAX
Web services
• Defining Web Services • Creating Web Services • Web Services Programming Language Support • Integrating data • Publishing Web Services • Using Web Services for Interoperability • OData & RESTful web services
Data storage
• Component models for database integration • Implementing a Data Access Layer • The Object-Relational Impedance Mismatch • Using an Object-Relational Mapper
Mobile Development
• Browser and device detection • Mobile specific pages
Deploying Web Applications
• Target web servers • Packaging web application for deployment • Deploying to the Cloud
Teaching Methodology
The learning strategy involves the use of lectures and assessments involving tutorials, mid-term exam and a project. Students will also have access to web based support.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 60
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Sample Project – ASP.NET Project. You are required to choose an area of interest to develop a web application using the ASP.NET Web-Forms framework.
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment (0200) % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
2 x 20% in class Moodle based assessments.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Lab No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning No Description 7.5 Every Week 7.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Imar Spaanjaars. (2014), Beginning ASP.NET 4.5: In C# and VB, Wiley.
  • Andrew Troelsen. (2012), Pro C# and the .NET 4.5 Framework, Apress, p.1600, [ISBN: 978-1430242338].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bart De Smet. (2013), C# 5.0 Unleashed, Sams Publishing.
  • Martin Fowler. (2003), Patterns of enterprise application architecture, Addison-Wesley, Boston, MA, [ISBN: 0321127420].
  • Mueller J. P.. (2013), Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework Step by Step, Microsoft Press, [ISBN: 073566416].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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