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:
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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 Assessment
25.00%
Practical
25.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
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
Tutorials, References and examples of
HTML5, CSS Javascript, PHP and SQL,