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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Web Design and Implementation
Module Code	CA669B
School	School of Computing
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Cathal Gurrin Semester 2: Cathal Gurrin Autumn: Cathal Gurrin
Module Teacher	Cathal Gurrin
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will introduce students to the architecture and workings of the world wide web, and to the principles ofdesigning a usable website. It will address the technical structure of the WWW and practical aspects of web authoringas well as the architecture and design of web sites. It will Look at enhancing web pages by giving an overview ofadvanced web technologies such as XHTML, CSS, scripting languages such as JavaScript. In addition to the technical aspect, it will address design issues including Human-Computer Interaction, design principles, usability guidelines, coping with user diversity and covers methodologies to ensure a designed website is effective, easy to use and attractive.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the structure and operation of the World Wide Web.
2. Explain the governing principles of Web usability, design guidelines and user experience.
3. Sketch a series of web interfaces based on usability principles.
4. Critically appraise the usability of commercial Web sites
5. Develop a website using HTML
6. Include some interactivity with incorporating JavaScript into website
7. Enhance any website using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Lab	24	No Description
Independent learning	190	No Description
Total Workload: 250

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

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	Website Development	25%	n/a
Project	Website Development & Critique	20%	n/a
Report (s) (written / oral)	Critique a Website	5%	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 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

MSCM

MSc in Mgmt (Cloud Computing & Commerce)

MSDM

MSc in Management (Digital Marketing)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CA669B

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