Module Details

Module Code: PROG
Module Title: Web Programming and Databases 2
Title: Web Programming and Databases 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Catherine Moloney
Domains:  
Module Description: To have students produce dynamic Web applications using client side and server side technologies, with an appreciation of security issues, the User Experience and the importance of testing these web applications.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design and code dynamic websites that integrate with databases using server-side technologies.
LO2 Design, code and test websites that will give a high level of user satisfaction and maximise user productivity
LO3 Be aware of the security issues with the websites being developed.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Developing Dynamic Web Sites with Database Integration
Developing Dynamic Web Sites with Database Integration using PHP and MySQL with an awareness of potential security issues. Testing these websites for functionality and usability.
Interacting with the database
SQL - DML queries
User Experience
Developing an understanding of the user. Designing interfaces using a selection of prototyping, concept development, building scenarios etc.
Website Testing
Functionality testing, Usability testing etc
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment25.00%
Practical25.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Implement a dynamic website using Javascript, CSS, HTML , MySQL and PHP including consideration of usability issues.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Work on the lab sheets provided each week to practice applying concepts and techniques presented in lectures.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
This exam will assess all the different aspects of the module addressed in lectures.
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.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures in Programming of dynamic websites with database intergation. Use of SQL. Website security and usability . Testing websites 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Lab sheets provided to practice material introduced in lectures 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Self study. Practice using concepts introduced in lectures and practicals 15 Weeks per Stage 3.53 53
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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