| Course code | CSCI2720 |
| Course title | Building Web Applications 建設網上應用程式 |
| Course description | This course is concerned with the development of web applications. The major topics include 1) Building blocks of web applications, 2) Client-side/front-end technologies, 3) Server-side/back-end technologies, and 4) Web application design and security issues. 本科旨在討論和實作開發網頁應用程式，其中主要範圍包括：一) 網頁應用程式的組件；二) 客戶端的前台技術；三) 侍服端的後台技術；及四) 網上應用程式的設計及保安。 |
| Unit(s) | 3 |
| Course level | Undergraduate |
| Pre-requisite | CSCI1110 or 1120 or 1130 or 1510 or 1520 or 1530 or 1540 or ENGG1110 or ESTR1002 or 1100 or 1102 or (MATH2210 and 2220) or PHYS2351 |
| Semester | 1 or 2 |
| Grading basis | Graded |
| Grade Descriptors | A/A-: EXCELLENT – exceptionally good performance and far exceeding expectation in all or most of the course learning outcomes; demonstration of superior understanding of the subject matter, the ability to analyze problems and apply extensive knowledge, and skillful use of concepts and materials to derive proper solutions. B+/B/B-: GOOD – good performance in all course learning outcomes and exceeding expectation in some of them; demonstration of good understanding of the subject matter and the ability to use proper concepts and materials to solve most of the problems encountered. C+/C/C-: FAIR – adequate performance and meeting expectation in all course learning outcomes; demonstration of adequate understanding of the subject matter and the ability to solve simple problems. D+/D: MARGINAL – performance barely meets the expectation in the essential course learning outcomes; demonstration of partial understanding of the subject matter and the ability to solve simple problems. F: FAILURE – performance does not meet the expectation in the essential course learning outcomes; demonstration of serious deficiencies and the need to retake the course. |
| Learning Objectives | At the end of the course of studies, students will have acquired 1. knowledge in building blocks of web applications; 2. knowledge in client-side/front-end technologies; 3. knowledge in server-side/back-end technologies; 4. knowledge in web application design and security issues. |
| Learning outcomes | At the end of the course of studies, students will have acquired the ability to 1. Understand the principles and technologies involved in building a web application; 2. Gain a better insight into emerging web technologies for building web applications 3. Create interactive dynamic websites and web applications |
| Assessment (for reference only) |
Exam: 40% Assignments: 30% Project: 30% |
| Recommended Reading List | 1. Tutorials at w3schools.com: https://www.w3schools.com 2. Northwood, Chris. The Full Stack Developer: Your Essential Guide to the Everyday Skills Expected of a Modern Full Stack Web Developer (2018). 3. Ferguson, Russ. Beginning JavaScript: The Ultimate Guide to Modern JavaScript Development (2019). |
| CSCIN programme learning outcomes | Course mapping |
| Upon completion of their studies, students will be able to: | |
| 1. identify, formulate, and solve computer science problems (K/S); | TP |
| 2. design, implement, test, and evaluate a computer system, component, or algorithm to meet desired needs (K/S); |
TP |
| 3. receive the broad education necessary to understand the impact of computer science solutions in a global and societal context (K/V); | |
| 4. communicate effectively (S/V); |
P |
| 5. succeed in research or industry related to computer science (K/S/V); |
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| 6. have solid knowledge in computer science and engineering, including programming and languages, algorithms, theory, databases, etc. (K/S); | |
| 7. integrate well into and contribute to the local society and the global community related to computer science (K/S/V); | |
| 8. practise high standard of professional ethics (V); | |
| 9. draw on and integrate knowledge from many related areas (K/S/V); |
TP |
| Remarks: K = Knowledge outcomes; S = Skills outcomes; V = Values and attitude outcomes; T = Teach; P = Practice; M = Measured | |