CS5103 Web Technologies

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Module Staff

dopgt-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module covers the foundations of modern, dynamic Internet applications. It teaches foundational World Wide Web technologies: HTML, CSS and programming in JavaScript. It covers back-end and Web APIs and dealing with structured data, working with web frameworks, accessibility and compatibility with various devices (responsive Web), as well as emerging Web technologies

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE CS2003,YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE IS5103

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 60%, Written examination - 40%

Re-assessment

Coursework - 60%, Written examination - 40%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2hr x 10 weeks lectures, 1hr x 5 weeks tutorial/discussion

Scheduled learning hours

25

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

125

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Be able to create web content based on DOM, HTML and CSS
  • Gain skills in programming in JavaScript
  • Gain ability to use structured data provided by Web APIs
  • Be aware of tools and frameworks for creating responsive and accessible Web applications