Web Applications and Services (944G5)
Web Applications and Services
Module 944G5
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module introduces the models and technologies used to provide distributed applications and services over the Internet. Students will study the features and problems of building distributed applications, such as naming, security, synchronisation, replication, object persistence and content distribution. Students will use an appropriate Web Framework to build distributed web applications.
Module learning outcomes
Understand the system-level problems underlying the design and development of distributed web applications and the Internet.
Systematically discuss and describe the algorithms and technologies underpinning distributed web application design that can guarantee non-functional requirements such as security, concurrency and scalability.
Solve problems in the design of distributed web applications and services using various related technologies.
Specify, design, analyse and implement distributed web applications using various tools available within a Web framework.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Project | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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