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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Full Stack Development
Module Code CSC1040 (ITS: CA298)
Faculty Computing School Engineering & Computing
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description



Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge of full stack components and their interactions
2. Development of CI pipelines for full stack development
3. Use industry standard platforms and languages to deliver full stack applications
4. Development of front-end REST services
5. Analyse full stack system architectures
6. Development of server-side applications


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture12Most of the course material is available online. However, an amount of lecture time is required to ensure that the students appreciate how various course elements are used together.
Laboratory24Completion of weekly lab tasks
Fieldwork36Completion of guided/structured project work.
Fieldwork53Independent Learning
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN20160Part of TermSemester 2
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC2Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorMichael ScrineyModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectOngoing development of full stack application from initial design to feature-complete deployment100%n/a
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Reading List

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Articles:
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Other Resources

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