Module Title |
Web Design
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Module Code |
CA106
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School |
School of Computing
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Prof. Rory O'Connor | Office Number | L1.21 |
Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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This module will introduce students to the architecture and workings of the world wide web, and to the principles of web design. It will address the technical structure of the WWW and in particular it will focus on the practical aspects of web authoring as well as the architecture and design of web sites. It will also introduce the tools and techniques for constructing and maintaining web sites.
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Learning Outcomes
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As a result of this module the student will be able to:-
7 Understand the structure and operation of the world wide web.
7Create basic HTML web pages.
7Create advanced HTML web pages using a variety of methods and tools.
7Understand the fundamentals of web development tools.
7Enhance web pages using JavaScript and Java applets.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
51
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD WIDE WEB
History of the WWW.
Structure of the internet.
Structure of the WWW.
Http and message passing.
Browsers and http servers.
· BASIC HTML
HTML elements - mark up tags.
Simple HTML documents.
Tags for basic document layout.
Headings.
Lists - Ordered, Unordered, Definition lists and Nested lists.
Creating a larger HTML document.
Creating hypertext links.
Using links effectively.
· ADVANCED HTM
Including multimedia objects.
In-line images.
Linking to external images, sound and video.
Simple Tables.
Advanced Tables.
Table usage issues.
Visual effects.
Logical styles.
Physical styles.
Special characters.
· INTRODUCTION TO WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT
Web site planning and design.
Navigational models.
Web site production.
Web site maintenance.
· WEB DESIGN TOOLS
FrontPage.
DreamWeaver.
· WEB SITE EVALUATION AND USABILITY
Usability objectives.
Usability Specification.
Evaluation techniques.
· OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED WEB TECHNOLOGIES
JavaScript, XML, WML, WAP, etc...
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 50% | Examination Weight | 50% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential
Internet and World Wide Web: How to Program 2/E , H.Deitel, P. Deitel and T. Nieto, 2001, Prentice Hall.
Supplementary
Designing Web Usability: The Practice of Simplicity , Jacob Nielsen, 2000; New Riders
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Programme or List of Programmes
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BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
CA | BSc in Computer Applications |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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