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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description A module which provides students with an overview of Information Technology, Information Systems and the Internet and introduces students to programming in PHP. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the difference between Information Technology and Information Systems 2. Explain the various technologies, hardware, and software which comprise IT today, giving examples 3. Classify the many techniques, methods, technologies and services which comprise Information Systems 4. Explain the evolution of the Internet and its associated components and services. 5. Describe the underlying technology and techniques of the Internet. 6. Design and develop a web-site using HTML and other tools. 7. Compare how different types of media can be used as part of Internet-based solutions 8. Generate web pages using the PHP programming language 9. Apply the key constructions of programming, namely Sequence, Iteration and Selection in a PHP program 10. Build and modify web interfaces using PHP and HTML forms 11. Apply good programming practice in relation to web security, debugging, quality assurance and documentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Learning Activities Introduction to Information Technology and Information SystemsComputer Hardware Computer Software Data and Transmission of Data The IT-based Organisation Information Technology: Concepts / Management Data and Knowledge ManagementInternet Technology FoundationsNetworking Fundamentals, History of the Internet, Internet Services Historical Web Services: Telnet, Usenet, IRC The World Wide Web, Anatomy of a Web Transaction HTTP, Web Servers File Transfer Protocol, Peer to Peer, Email Web 2.0: Social Networks, Blogs, Wikis & Wikipedia Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) Elements of Multimedia: Graphics, Video and Animation Scripting Languages Web Design issues and MethodsIntroduction to Web Programming with PHPWhy learn PHP? Setting up a PHP development Environment Your First PHP Programme Numbers and Operators Variables Comparing Selection Loops and Iteration Arrays GETting information from the web PHP and HTML forms (POSTing information to the web) Basic Web Security Building a PHP Web Application | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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