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![]() | 2013/4 |
![]() | Department of Computer Science (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office) |
![]() | 6 |
![]() | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
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Semester 2 at City of Bath College Semester 2 at Weston College Semester 2 at Wiltshire College |
![]() | CW 70%, EX 30% |
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Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
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![]() | 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. |
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LP30211 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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