CS2003 The Internet and the Web: Concepts and Programming

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

11.00 am

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module Staff

TBC

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Module description

This module introduces the student to the Internet and the World Wide Web from a Computer Science perspective. It consists of two complementary streams: computer networks and web-based computing. Both streams introduce key concepts, current technologies, programming abstractions and the practical aspects of developing web-based and network applications.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE CS2001 OR TAKE CS2101

Assessment pattern

2.5-hour written examination - 60%, coursework - 40%.

Re-assessment

100% written examination.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3hr x 10 weeks lectures, 1hr x 10 weeks exercise class, 1hr x 9 weeks tutorial, 3hr x 9 practical support session