| Module Code: |
H6WAD |
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Long Title
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Web Application Development
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Title
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Web Application Development
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| Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
| EQF Level: |
5 |
| EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
| Module Coordinator: |
Sam Cogan |
| Departments: |
School of Computing
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| Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
Master’s degree in computing or cognate discipline. Proposed lecturer: Mr Sam Cogan
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Manipulate and Define Data Structures using a mark-up language |
| LO2 |
Implement server side scripting, and develop advanced server side functionality using databases |
| LO3 |
Critique frameworks, tools, languages, and controls available for developing a rich Internet application |
| LO4 |
Extend the functionality of Web pages using client side scripting languages |
| LO5 |
Build mobile ready web apps or hybrid mobile apps |
| 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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| 67479 |
H6WD |
Web Design and Development |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
| Entry requirements |
See section 4.2 Entry procedures and criteria for the programme including procedures recognition of prior learning.
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Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Use of and Manipulation of Mark Up Languages
• 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.
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Server Side Scripting and Frameworks
• 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.
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Document Object Model
• DOM Structure Navigating a DOM Document to manipulate page content
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Client Side Scripting and Frameworks
• 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.
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Architectures around RIA applications
• Review of UI controls for RIA Restful API JSON over Http JQuery and JQuery Mobile.
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Security
• 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).
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Advanced Topics
• Emerging trends/standards in web application development
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| Coursework |
| Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
25 |
| Assessment Date: |
Week 9 |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Sample Assessment: You are required to assess and advise a business on the use of tools and languages into the use of the development of a Rich Internet Application strategy for the company. You will be expected to provide prototype samples to demonstrate your understanding of the course material. |
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| Assessment Type: |
Test |
% of total: |
25 |
| Assessment Date: |
Week 5 |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Sample Assessment: Moodle based quiz to assess the understanding of the related course material. This will include analysing and writing stubs of code to answer a series of questions. |
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| Assessment Type: |
Project |
% of total: |
50 |
| Assessment Date: |
Sem 1 End |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Sample Assessment: A project submission covering the areas of the use of mark-up language and it’s manipulation covering the use of client side scripting and server side scripting in depth. This project will incorporate the concept of data persistence and the use of Create, Read, Update and Delete (CRUD) functionality on the data. |
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| No End of Module Assessment |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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Reassessment Description
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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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 |
48 |
Per Semester |
4.00 |
| Tutorial |
No Description |
24 |
Per Semester |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning |
No Description |
178 |
Per Semester |
14.83 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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Michael B. White. (2019), Mastering JavaScript, Newstone, [ISBN: 978-1093799507].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Kyle Simpson. (2015), You Don't Know JS: Async and Performance, Oreilly & Associates Incorporated, p.296, [ISBN: 9781491904220].
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Josh Lockhart. (2015), Modern PHP, O'Reilly Media, p.268, [ISBN: 978-1491905012].
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Lindsay Bassett. Introduction to JavaScript Object Notation, [ISBN: 978-1491929483].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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