1. IMAT1604 Visual Web Development

2. About me… Matthew Dean mjdean@dmu.ac.uk
(Or Google mjdean dmu)

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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!

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

11. 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!