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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
Developing Internet Applications |
| Module Code |
CA229 |
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School |
School of Computing |
Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: Charles Daly
Semester 2: Charles Daly
Autumn: Charles Daly
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Description
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Developing Internet Applications covers the complete development cycle, from setting up a web server, database and programming language to programming in PHP. We look at sample open source applications and see how to tailor them to requirements. We show how to use virtual machines to improve scalability and security of a website.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Create a virtual machine and install an operating system on the virtual machine.
2. Install a web server and a database server.
3. Learn the basics of the PHP programming language.
4. Install and tailor open sample open source web packages.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Lab | 24 | No Description | | Assignment | 24 | No Description | | Independent learning | 53 | No Description | | Total Workload: 125 |
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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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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None |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Laboratory | Create a VM and install an OS | 5% | n/a | | Laboratory | Install a Web server and a database server | 5% | n/a | | Laboratory | Write a PHP program | 5% | n/a | | Presentation | Install and tailor an open source web package | 15% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 3 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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None |
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Array |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| EC | BSc in Enterprise Computing |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for CA229 |
| Date of Last Revision | 19-OCT-09 |
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