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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 06/10/2021 09:07:50
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Title of Module: Web Server Technology |
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Code: COMP09023 |
SCQF Level: 9
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Mark
Davison |
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| Summary of Module |
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In this module gain practical experience of running a web server and working with the associated technologies for server scripting and database connectivity that are essential for current web applications. A software bundle which includes Apache, PHP and MySQL is used so that students can concentrate on achieving results rather than the installation process. Students also learn about and experiment with HTTP (the fundamental technology of the world wide web) that underpins all web applications.
Formal lectures and tutorials introduce the concepts and discuss the technologies. Timetabled computer laboratories are used reinforce the learning with hands-on experience.
Guests such as company directors of digital agencies and UWS graduate technical experts are invited. After their presentations and a Q&A session they are usually available to view student work and speak to individual students. The invited guests develop student awareness of web/mobile business perspectives, technologies, careers, desirable graduate attributes and professional standards of work. The guests are often employers of UWS graduates.
The software used for this module is generally open source or public domain. Many students have installed the software on their home computers with few or no problems for independent study and work towards assessments to supplement to the timetabled laboratories.
This module will work to develop a number of the key 'I am UWS' Graduate Attributes to make those who complete this module:
Universal
- Critical Thinker
- Ethically-minded
- Research-minded
Work Ready
- Problem-Solver
- Effective Communicator
- Ambitious
Successful
- Autonomous
- Resilient
- Driven
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate understanding integrating the main concepts of HTTP, web server operation and web server scripting (including database connectivity).
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Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of some selected implementations of current web server technologies.
L3.
Use a range of the key skills for implementing web server applications using scripting and databases. |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 9.
Demonstrate understanding integrating the main concepts of HTTP, web server operation and web server scripting (including database connectivity). |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 9.
Use a few of the key skills for implementing web server applications with scripting and databases. Deployment on LAMP and cloud. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Draw on arrange of information when making judgments about how to implement and debug web server technologies. |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 9.
This subject area is entirely computer based so ICT skills feature heavily in the practice of the subject area. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 9.
Exercise autonomy and initiative to work with the selected software at a professional level |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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Module Code:
COMP09006
| Module Title:
Web Site Development
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| Co-requisites | Module Code:
| Module Title:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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Starting in week one of the semester there is a weekly a three hour laboratory for practical work and a lecture. In the labs student install, configure and use web server and related software which the students then use as a development environment. Students are expected to record key stages of their laboratory or practical achievements for later assembly into computer documents that are assessed. There are weekly question sheets that students use to direct their broader reading around the subject area and give students the opportunity to reflect on how the module content is relevant to professional practice. Each week there is timetabled one hour lecture or tutorial in which reference is often made to current issues in the subject area. Students are encouraged to install and use the module software on home or laptop PCs to consolidate their laboratory experience and engender a spirit of independent study and confident experimentation.
Guests such as company directors of digital agencies and UWS graduate technical experts are invited. After their presentations and a Q&A session they are usually available to view student work and speak to individual students. The invited guests develop student awareness of web/mobile business perspectives, technologies, careers, desirable graduate attributes and professional standards of work. The guests are often employers of UWS graduates. The availability of speakers cannot be guaranteed but two hours have been noted within the Student Learning Hours for this learning activity. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 12 |
| Laboratory/Practical Demonstration/Workshop | 34 |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 2 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Lecture notes and lab sheets reside on a virtual learning environment in the form of static resources but more advanced and interactive elements such as working demonstrations require the Linux Apache web server with PHP, Perl, Python and MySQL etc located at http://pict.paisley.ac.uk.
In the timetabled computer laboratories each student requires access to an allocated networked windows computer with administrative rights on which they can configure and install software to build up their work week by week without interfering with the work of other students.
WiFi access to student work (typically web servers) on lab network for testing of with mobile devices.
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Computing |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Business & Applied Computing |
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| Moderator | Graeme McRobbie |
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| External Examiner | R Khusainov |
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| Accreditation Details | This module is accredited by BCS as part of a number of specified programmes. |
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| Version Number | 2.08 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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There are two electronically submitted assignments (course work) worth 100% of the final mark.
Formative assessment within the labs will be available as students are able to get individual guidance on their work in advance of the formal submission.
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(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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The University policies on equality and diversity will apply to this module: the content and assessment are based on the ability to communicate in English but are otherwise culture-neutral.This module is almost entirely computer based and students must be proficient computer users within a windows, icons and mouse pointer environment with the use of suitable aids where required.When a student discloses a disability an enabling support advisor will agree the appropriate adjustments to be made, consulting with the module coordinator if necessary.Further guidance available from Student Services, School Enabling Support Co-ordinators or the University’s Equality and Diversity Co-ordinator.
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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