Web Applications and Services (944G5)
Web Applications and Services
Module 944G5
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Pre-Requisite
Web Computing
Module Outline
This module provides an introduction to 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, synchronization, replication, object persistence and content distribution. They will use the framework provided by the Java Enterprise Edition to build distributed web applications.
Module learning outcomes
Describe the algorithms and technologies underpinning the design of distributed web and internet applications, including the problems of security and of concurrency and synchronisation across replicated services.
Solve problems in the design of Internet applications and services, using a variety of related technologies.
Build programs using a range of services available within the J2EE toolkit.
| 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 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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