Module Details

Module Code: MMED7003
Title: Developing Web Applications
Long Title: Developing Web Applications
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2130 - Multimedia
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the development of interactive web applications. This includes web applications that can accommodate dynamic content, store and retrieve data both locally and remotely, and use appropriate programming APIs.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Create and manipulate content for web applications dynamically using web technologies
LO2 Store and retrieve data to be used by web applications
LO3 Integrate content from local and remote services into a web application.
LO4 Implement applications that can exploit and respond to their deployment environment.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
11758 COMP6011 Interactive Scripting
11759 MMED6022 Interactive Activities
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Dynamic Coding
Writing generic/dynamic code. Reference variables, arrays, array functions, string processing, JavaScript APIs
DOM Scripting
DOM Scripting, Parsing HTML documents, creating HTML elements dynamically, changing the content/structure of web pages.
Web Services
Dynamically loading external images and text/variables. Ajax / JSON-P, Data Formats: XML, JSON
Devices
Using APIs, Local Storage Strategies: LocalStorage, Cookies, Sessions, Frameworks, etc.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Prototype a small dynamic web application
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Main Project Part I: Create small prototype application (e.g.User Interface) which can be integrated with the last assessment.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Main Project Part II: Create a web application that may extend or integrate with the code & concepts from the previous assessment (but is marked independently of it).
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Includes Lectures and Demonstrations Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Includes Lectures and Demonstrations Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jon Duckett. (2014), JavaScript & JQuery: Interactive Front-end Web Development, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 9781118531648].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMMED_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 5 Mandatory