COM1008 Web and Internet Technology
| Summary |
This module is for students studying Computer Science as a main subject. The Web and the Internet are now pervasive in modern life, providing an information resource, and promoting novel, interactive solutions to computing-related activities. The main focus of the module is on practical use of HTML, CSS and JavaScript in front-end development of interactive websites. As part of this, the module covers responsive web design, accessibility and legal issues when creating websites and an introduction to information security. |
| Session |
Autumn 2024/25 |
| Credits |
10 |
| Assessment |
- Assignment [LOs 1 & 2]
- Assignment [LO 3]
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| Lecturer(s) |
Prof. Richard Clayton & Mr Andrew Charlesworth |
| Resources |
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| Aims |
This unit aims to:
- Develop practical skills in website creation and using relevant tools
- Promote an understanding of the legal and accessibility issues when creating websites
- Provide an introduction to information security
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| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to:
- Design and construct a website, controlling the structure and appearance using markup and styling languages.
- Explain and give examples of legal and accessibility issues in website creation.
- Create interactive web programs using a front-end scripting language.
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| Content |
- Origins of the web
- Markup Languages, HTML, CSS
- Web standards
- Responsive web design
- Accessibility, legal issues and information security
- DOM, Javascript
- Graphics, HTML5 canvas, SVG
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| Teaching Method |
The module will be delivered as a series of lecture topics, timed to coincide with the skills required for the practical work. The lab classes will develop the practical skills required to build websites. |
| Feedback |
- During lab sessions
- Comments on marked assignments, within 3 working
weeks.
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