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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2011 - 2012

Module Title	Computing 1
Module Code	C1
School	Oscail
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Module Co-ordinator	Mr Eamon Costello	Office Number	D121
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	16	No Description
On-line learning	16	No Description
Independent learning	343	No Description
Total Workload: 375

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

Introduction to Information Technology and Information Systems.
Computer HardwareComputer SoftwareData and Transmission of DataThe IT-based OrganisationInformation Technology: Concepts / ManagementData and Knowledge Management.

Internet Technology Foundations.
Networking Fundamentals, History of the Internet, Internet ServicesHistorical Web Services: Telnet, Usenet, IRCThe World Wide Web, Anatomy of a Web TransactionHTTP, Web ServersFile Transfer Protocol, Peer to Peer, EmailWeb 2.0: Social Networks, Blogs, Wikis & WikipediaHypertext Markup Language (HTML)Elements of Multimedia: Graphics, Video and AnimationScripting LanguagesWeb Design issues and Methods.

Introduction to Web Programming with PHP.
Why learn PHP?Setting up a PHP development EnvironmentYour First PHP ProgrammeNumbers and OperatorsVariablesComparingSelectionLoops and IterationArraysGETting information from the webPHP and HTML forms (POSTing information to the web)Basic Web SecurityBuilding a PHP Web Application.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

R. Kelly Rainer, Casey G. Cegielski,: 0, Introduction to Information Systems, 0470473525
James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross: 2010, Computer networking, Addison-Wesley, Boston, 0-13-607967-9

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BSc in Management of Info Syst/Info Tech

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

ITS

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for C1

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