Coding and Website Development

Course Description

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the fundamental processes involved in developing simple programmes and applications, as well as details of basic website design.

Course Objectives

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the fundamental processes involved in developing simple programmes and applications, as well as details of basic website design.

Key Topics

1. LO1: Understand the purpose and types of coding.
2. LO2: Understand web architecture and components.
3. LO3: Be able to create interactive websites.

Course Outline

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Understand the purpose and types of coding.
2. 1.1 Identify popular programming languages that are used within computer systems.
3. 1.2 Differentiate between High level and Low-level programming languages.
4. 1.3 Explain how principles of computer programming are applied in different languages to produce software applications.
5. LO2 Understand web architecture and components.
6. 2.1 Explain the web architecture and components which enable internet and web functionality
7. 2.2 Discuss the security risks and protection mechanisms involved in website performance.
8. LO3 Be able to create interactive websites.
9. 3.1 Be able to create or modify components of websites to meet business needs.
10. 3.2 Demonstrate that a created website meets the defined requirements and achieves the defined purpose.