Module Provider: |
School of Systems Engineering |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
0 |
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Pre-requisites: |
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Module version for: |
2006/7 |
Aims:
This module will give students an understanding of the nature of Internet activities from practical, technical, economic and strategic aspects. It will equip students to participate in the basic practical activities of setting up an internet site and to understand the issues involved in its operation. It will also make students aware of the wider economic and social implication of the Internet. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:
identify the importance of the Internet
recognise issues related to internet development
demonstrate the use of Internet technologies
research and evaluate an wide range of existing web sites options
design and produce a basic web site and specify the off-line activities that would support it. |
Additional outcomes:
Students may be able to take professional qualifications such as:
Microsoft 1912: Introduction to Web Development Technologies |
Outline content:
identify the importance of the Internet
recognise issues related to Internet development
demonstrate use of Internet technologies
research and evaluate a wide range of existing web site options
design and produce a basic web site and specify the off-line activities that would support it |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
The student will learn from a combination of on line materials, group lab work, and formal tutor input. |
Contact hours:
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Over 1 year |
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| Lectures |
15 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
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| Practicals |
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| Independent Guided Study (including related work at the
work place |
45 |
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| Total hours |
60 |
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| Case Study Project |
1 |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
The term offered will depend on the partner college
Assessment:
Assessment will be through:
* Continual assessment tests
* Final Exam
* Submission of a Project
Coursework
The case study project will where possible be related to the work place.
Relative percentage of coursework :
50%
Penalties for late submission
Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.
Examinations
1 * 1 hour test
Requirements for a pass
Pass in exam and coursework
Reassessment arrangements
Resubmission of coursework and/or retake examination. |
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