Module Code: H8WADV
Long Title Web Application Development
Title Web Application Development
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Dominic Carr
Module Author: Sinead O'Sullivan
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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 Manipulate and Define Data Structures using mark-up languages
LO2 Implement server side scripting, and develop advanced server side functionality using databases
LO3 Critique frameworks, tools, languages, and controls available for developing Web Applications
LO4 Add strong dynamicity to Web sites using client side scripting languages
LO5 Evaluate through comparison the benefits and drawbacks of Client Side Scripting versus Server Side Scripting.
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).
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Co-requisite Modules
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Use of and Manipulation of Mark Up Languages (20%)
Use of and Manipulation of Mark Up Languages (20%) • Structure of mark-up languages. • Definition of data structures using mark-up language e.g. XML. • Navigation and selection of data within a file e.g. using Xpath navigation. • Validation of mark-up languages e.g. using a schema.
Server Side Scripting and Frameworks (20%)
• Understand the basics of server side scripting. • Work with server side scripting libraries and databases Implement and deploy server side scripting applications. • Explore server side scripting web frameworks and develop applications with a server side scripting language. • Use of frameworks e.g. MVC (Model View Controller). • MVVM (Model View View Model). • Use of server side frameworks e.g. Cake PHP, Lithium.
Document Object Model (10%)
• DOM Structure Navigating a DOM Document to manipulate page content
Client Side Scripting and Frameworks (20%)
• An introduction to development frameworks that can enhance and speed up development of client side interaction. • Use of MVC and MVVM models for application development Use of data interchange tools for example JSON. • Use of PHP frameworks
Architectures around RIA applications (20%)
• Review of UI controls for RIA Restful API JSON over Http JQuery and JQuery Mobile
Security (10%)
• Evaluate strategies for testing for security (e.g. URL manipulation, injections). • Critically review and assess standard solutions for transporting data securely (e.g. HTML5 Security).
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: 430 % of total: 25
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Non-Marked: No
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Assessment Type: 430 % of total: 25
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Assessment Type: 430 % of total: 50
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No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed

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Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 202 Every Week 202.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 202 Every Week 202.00
Practical No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Earle Castledine, Craig Sharkie. jQuery: Novice to Ninja, SitePoint, p.480, [ISBN: 0987153013].
  • Jeremy Keith, Jeffrey Sambells. DOM Scripting, friends of ED, p.350, [ISBN: 1430233893].
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