Module overview
During the first two years of the degree students gain experience in a variety of 'traditional' programming languages in procedural, functional and object-oriented flavours. This module addresses the design and use of scripting languages for a contemporary cloud-based computing application.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The role of scripting languages
- The syntax and semantics of languages such as Python and JavaScript
- Cloud computing and its advantages and disadvantages
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Read programs in a range of scripting languages
- Select an appropriate scripting language for the development of a given cloud-based application
- Compare and contrast the features and capabilities of scripting languages used for cloud computing applications
- Compare and contrast scripting languages with other programming languages
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Design and implement a cloud-based application
Syllabus
Cloud computing
- Introduction and examples
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Taxonomy of cloud computing: PaaS, SaaS, IaaS
Python
- Overview, introduction and examples
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Google App Engine
JavaScript
- Client-side web scripting: DOM and AJAX
- Server-side applications: node.js
Learning and Teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 9 |
| Lecture | 36 |
| Follow-up work | 9 |
| Completion of assessment task | 69 |
| Wider reading or practice | 27 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Flanagan, D. (2010). Javascript: The Definitive Guide. O'Reilly.
Cantelon, M. (2014). Node.js in Action. Manning.
Crockford, D. (2008). Javascript: The good parts. O'Reilly.
Lutz, M. (2011). Programming Python. O'Reilly.
Stefanov, S. (2010). Javascript Patterns. O'Reilly.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External