IS2S563 - Dynamic Website Development 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: IS2S563
Module Title: Dynamic Website Development
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Computing and Mathematics
Faculty Sub Group: Informatics
Module Leader: Nathan Thomas
Module Team: Nigel Richards, Adam Jones, Ian Fitzell, Daniel Cunliffe
First Intended Intake: Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100373 - internet technologies 100375 - web and multimedia design
HECOS Code Weighting: 50 50

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Jul 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To appreciate the structure of modern responsive web applications and relevant standards.

To develop the necessary skills to produce a modern web applications that are secure, responsive and interactive.

Content Summary

Website development frameworks utilising online web services.

Scripting languages

client-side scripting languages such as HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery

server-side scripting languages such as PhP, Python

secure website scripting.

Responsive web application development

design considerations for desktop, mobile and tablet devices

responsive frameworks such as css, media queries, bootstrap

cross platform/browser support (css hacks).

Mobile devices

viewport responsiveness

high level API access (e.g. geolocation, media capture).

high level hardware functionality for interactivity.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Practical classes and workshops 48
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 72
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To understand the structure of web applications, standards and technologies.
LO2 To understand issues and be able to apply the principles involved in web applications, development and technologies.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch) Front-end website development 0 2000 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) Back-end website development 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch)
Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch)

Reading List

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/E5CF123A-EE6D-29F7-02CC-FFE9DAD70098.html?lang=en&login=1