Students work on in teams of four to a detailed specification for some common type of business. The tutor assigned to the team provides the specification.
The team develops a web based dynamic database system. They produce a database design, user interface and code.
Detailed standards, guidelines and deadlines are published and strictly enforced.
The deliverables are the database design, the user interface design and the code.
Module Aim:
To provide the learner with the experience of working in a small team to produce a web application with database integration for a common type of business.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Engage, communicate and collaborate with other students as part of a small team.
LO2
Understand the importance of time management skills when working to a deadline.
LO3
Appreciate the importance of advance planning as it relates to project management.
LO4
Produce fully tested, working code.
LO5
Produce high quality project documentation to the required specification and format.
LO6
Present and discuss their work confidently in a demonstration setting.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
8591
PROG
Web Programming and Databases 2
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Content
Project draws on material delivered in the Web Programming and Databases modules. There is no additional content.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Database Design
1,2,3,5
10.00
Week 3
Project
User interface Design
1,2,3,5
20.00
Week 6
Project
Project Demonstration and interview with each student
1,2,3,4,5,6
70.00
Week 11
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
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