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Postgraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

COM416: e-Business Implementation

Module Title e-Business Implementation
Module Code COM416
Module Tutor Ambikesh Jayal
School Computing and Technology
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 7
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass COM415
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description

The success of Electronic business (e-Business) applications depends on the integration of several components, typically database, web pages and scripting elements. This module provides an opportunity for students to design, build and test a small e-Business system.

Indicative Syllabus

Design patterns

Integrity issues

Validation and session control

Transactions and concurrency

Automated testing

Delivery platforms and portability

Learning Outcomes

1.     show a deep and systematic understanding of the potential strengths and weaknesses of a system built on the infrastructure of the World Wide Web

2.     critically analyse, interpret and evaluate a simple business problem to design and build a functional, secure and robust web-based system, applying relevant technologies such as the application of recognised design patterns, client-side and server-side scripts, and appropriate testing techniques

3.     critically evaluate the selection of appropriate advanced methodological approaches and their effective use in a given design critically evaluate the implementation with respect to key business needs such as integrity, security and privacy

Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 20
Independent Learning Hours: 130
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 4000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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