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LP30211: Advanced web-based technologies

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Computer Science (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 2 at City of Bath College
Semester 2 at Weston College
Semester 2 at Wiltshire College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 70%, EX 30%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
To enable the learner to research and apply advanced web techniques in response to specifications and requirements.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit the student should be able to:
* discuss the latest developments in web-based technologies;
* understand the nature of web scripting languages and how they can work together;
* understand the nature of and differences between the wide variety of web platforms (Mobile phone, PDA, TV, intranet, extranets etc.) and to specify technologies as appropriate;
* evaluate security measures applied to websites;
* design, build and manage a sophisticated website;
* understand business requirements in terms of HCI, branding issues, IPR, copyright.

Skills:
Intellectual: (T and A) Develop knowledge of advanced web technologies.
Professional: (T, F and A) Understand the best use of advanced technologies in the support of business aims.
Practical: (F and A) Configure and build sites with advanced technologies.
Key: (F and A) Planning, problem solving, communication.
(T: Taught, F: Facilitated, A: Assessed).

Content:

* web scripting languages - HTML, JavaScript, PHP or equivalent, XML. The combination of scripting languages to provide interactive sites though initiatives such as Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX);
* producing sites for a variety of platforms from mobile phones to desktops. Issues stemming from the differences;
* security - the need for and the application of access control, authentication and encryption including https, SSL, digital certificates and digital signatures;
* business issues in providing effective websites - HCI, branding, IPR, copyright, etc. Use of tools such as Google’s Adwords and AdSense for marketing sites. Logs and traffic analysis. Search engine ranking;
* managing websites - configuring and administering, file structures, permissions, setting up for cgi scripts, php, MySQL, ftp, telnet or equivalent technologies.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP30211 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • USCM-DFB22 : BSc (hons) Applied Computing (Work-based Learning) (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • USCM-DPB22 : BSc (hons) Applied Computing (Work-based Learning) (Part-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • USCM-LFB22 : BSc (hons) Applied Computing (Work-based Learning) (Full-time at Weston College) - Year 1
  • USCM-LPB22 : BSc (hons) Applied Computing (Work-based Learning) (Part-time at Weston College) - Year 1
  • USCM-WFB22 : BSc (hons) Applied Computing (Work-based Learning) (Full-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1
  • USCM-WPB22 : BSc (hons) Applied Computing (Work-based Learning) (Part-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/4 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.