IMAT1604 Visual Web Development

About me… Matthew Dean mjdean@dmu.ac.uk http://www.tech.dmu.ac.uk/~mjdean/ (Or Google mjdean dmu)

Welcome During the module you will learn how to create applications for the Web We will be using Active Server Pages (ASP.NET) the language is C#.NET You will be introduced to all of the underlying concepts of programming that may be applied to any other language that you learn in the future

Delivery 1 Lecture (Some weeks won’t have a lecture – see module web site for up to date schedule) 1 x 2 hour labs each week 100% coursework Module web site all handouts assessment documentation tutorial videos http://www.cse.dmu.ac.uk/~mjdean

Assessments Two Phase Tests weighted at 30% Four Driving Tests weighted at 10% each. Bonus scheme worth up to 20%

Driving Tests Four Driving Tests Apply lab work to your own design Obtain peer assessments Book the test with your tutor Marks allocated on a sliding scale depending on how long you take to pass Skip three questions At your tutor’s convenience If you fail then try again next week

Phase Tests You will be assessed around the Christmas and Easter breaks – check module web site for exact dates You have been given a sample question and solution On the day of the test you will be given a different question (of a similar style)

The Bonus Scheme There are 20 marks available on top of the standard 100 (Capped at 100 though!) You may either work in a team or as an individual For example… All members of your team pass a specific milestone e.g. They all pass the first interview You keep a personal diary of your learning

Things to Watch You must attempt both phase tests otherwise your module grade is capped at 40% The only way to fail this module is by giving up!

Anonymous Marking DMU has a policy of anonymous marking where this is appropriate Driving test – not anonymous Phase test - anonymous

Attendance High levels of attendance result in higher grades Roughly 80% of students pass this module All of the students who failed their year 1 last year had less than 25% attendance throughout the year on their modules Those students who just passed or passed after reassessment had only average attendance (50%) Students who did well had good attendance High levels of attendance result in higher grades Contact your lab tutor and your personal tutor if you are going to be absent Attendance is monitored, poor attendance may lead to termination from the course!