Module Code: H8ACSD
Long Title Advanced Client Side Development
Title Advanced Client Side Development
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: Isabel O'Connor
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff


Master’s and/or PhD degree in computing or cognate discipline. May have industry experience also.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Utilise client side frameworks to create interactive user interfaces
LO2 Manipulate and visualise data in various forms
LO3 Evaluate relevant frameworks for the creation of specific projects
LO4 Design and implement test strategies for client side 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

See section 4.2 Entry procedures and criteria for the programme including procedures recognition of prior learning.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Frameworks Overview
Frameworks vs toolkits. React JS. Angular. Server vs client. History & future
Freameworks 2
Compatibility issues. Optimisation. Basic Data Visualisation
CSS
Advanced selectors. Flexbox design
CSS 2
Preprocessors. DRY. SASS. LESS
Advanced Client Side
Emerging trends. HTML5/CSS3. Geolocation. Local storage. Canvas
Data Visualisation/Manipulation
Data sources. JSON. XML. API’s. CORS
Data Visualisation 2
Visualisation frameworks. jQuery Mobile. HighCharts
JavaScript libraries
What is a library. Sample libraries (eg jQuery). Animation. Queing. Dom manipulation
Testing
Client side testing strategies. Client side testing frameworks
Project
Project topic presentations & feedback
PBL Project
PBL Project Session
Project presentations
Project presentations
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Formative Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
Formative assessment will be provided on the in-class individual or group activities
Assessment Type: Test % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners must complete an open book assessment in which they build a client side user interface based on given criteria and visualise data taken from a specific data source
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 60
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
In groups of 2, learners must design and develop a useful web application that pulls from several data sources. The project must be backed up by a report/presentation in an appropriate format which details both design and testing strategies
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination. Learners who fail this module will be required to sit a repeat module assessment where all learning outcomes will be examined. Learners must repeat the project on an individual basis

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 Classroom & Demonstrations (hours) 24 Per Semester 2.00
Tutorial Other hours (Practical/Tutorial) 24 Per Semester 2.00
Independent Learning Independent learning (hours) 77 Per Semester 6.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Christian Johansen. (2011), Test-driven JavaScript Development, Addison-Wesley Professional, p.497, [ISBN: 978-0321683915].
  • Eve Porcello. Alex Banks. Learning React, 1st Edition, [ISBN: 9781491954614].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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