CS2003 The Internet and the Web: Concepts and Programming

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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 8

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.

Planned timetable

11.00 am

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module description

This module introduces the student to the Internet and the World Wide Web from a Computer Science perspective. It consists of two complementary streams: computer networks and web-based computing. Both streams introduce key concepts, current technologies, programming abstractions and the practical aspects of developing web-based and network applications.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE CS2001 OR TAKE CS2101

Assessment pattern

3-hour Examination = 40%, Existing Coursework = 60%

Re-assessment

3-hour Examination = 40%, Existing Coursework = 60%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2hr x 10 weeks lectures, 1hr x 10 weeks discussion, 1hr x 10 weeks exercise class, 1hr x 9 weeks tutorial, 3hr x 9 weeks practical support session.

Scheduled learning hours

110

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

Guided independent study hours

190

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