FIT1011 Web Systems 1

Brief introduction to the physical structure of the Internet. W3C and its role. Document markup. Hypertext. Elements of web pages: text, graphics, media. Design with and implementation of: lists, tables, frames, layers, cascading style sheets. Web graphics: vector and bitmap images, image constraints.

Teaching

This unit is conducted through the Walkabout u-Learning Environment. Students self manage their learning with the help of the Walkabout environment. On campus drop in help sessions, and evening on line help sessions using the Marratech system are available for students to obtain timely assistance. The Walkabout u-Learning Environment provides content notes, pre-recorded lectures, exercises and quizzes.

Assessment

• Unit exercises: 10%
• Practical Assignments: 40%
• Final Examination: 50%.

The practical work will require the development of a personal and a commercial web site.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Prohibitions

None