CSC8018 : Web Technologies
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Carlton Shepherd
- Lecturer: Mr Peter Hayton
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of current and emerging Internet technologies, thus giving them a perspective on the past, present and future of the Web along with an awareness of the key trade-offs in both architecture and user experience.
To introduce students to the relevant technology underlying web content delivery and presentation, and to enable them to construct simple web-based applications using common, current tools and systems.
Outline Of Syllabus
History and evolution of the Web & Web Publishing: Basic languages (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how they work, Forms & scripts. Contemporary development in web publishing including responsive design and dynamic web content creation (inc. client side vs. server side scripting).
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | Coursework for summative assessment |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 4 | 6:00 | 24:00 | Lecture follow-up, including time for formative exercises |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 8 | 1:30 | 12:00 | Asynchronous online material |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Synchronous in person teaching |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Synchronous present-in-person teaching |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Practicals |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 4 | 5:00 | 20:00 | Background reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will be used to introduce the learning material and for demonstrating the key concepts by example. Students are expected to follow-up lectures within a few days by re-reading and annotating lecture notes to aid deep learning. Lecture follow-up, e.g. quizzes and exercises, is associated with each lecture in order to provide sufficient hands-on training and rapid feedback on understanding.
This is a very practical subject, and it is important that the learning materials are supported by hands-on opportunities provided by formative practical assessment.
Students aiming for 1st class marks are expected to widen their knowledge beyond the content of lecture notes through background reading.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | Practical coursework (24 hours) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | coursework |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Lecture follow-up exercises (e.g. quizzes) are associated with each lecture in order to provide sufficient hands-on training and rapid feedback on understanding for practical coursework.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CSC8018's Timetable