Module Specification

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
1. Module Title Scripting Languages
2. Module Code COMP284
3. Year Session 2023-24
4. Originating Department Computer Science
5. Faculty Fac of Science & Engineering
6. Semester Second Semester
7. CATS Level Level 5 FHEQ
8. CATS Value 7.5
9. Member of staff with responsibility for the module
Dr U Hustadt Computer Science U.Hustadt@liverpool.ac.uk
10. Module Moderator
11. Other Contributing Departments  
12. Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Mrs J Birtall School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science Judith.Birtall@liverpool.ac.uk
13. Board of Studies
14. Mode of Delivery
15. Location Main Liverpool City Campus
    Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
16. Study Hours 12

    10

    22
17.

Private Study

53
18.

TOTAL HOURS

75
 
    Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other
19. Timetable (if known)            
 
20. Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

COMP122 Object-Oriented Programming; COMP107 Designing Systems for the Digital Society; COMP207 Database Development
21. Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 
22. Co-requisite modules:

 
23. Linked Modules:

 
24. Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a mandatory basis:

25. Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

26. Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

27. Aims
 

To provide students with an understanding of the nature and role of scripting languages.
To introduce students to some popular scripting languages and their applications.
To enable students to write simple scripts using these languages for a variety of applications.

 
28. Learning Outcomes
 

(LO1) Develop server-side web-based applications using an appropriate scripting language, with emphasis on concurrent use of such applications.

 

(LO2) Develop computer-based or client-side web-based applications using an appropriate scripting language.

 

(S1) Effective information retrieval skills (including use of the WWW and the evaluation of information retrieved from such sources).

 

(S2) The ability to use general IT facilities effectively.

 

(S3) The ability to manage their own learning and development, and time management and organisational skills.

 
29. Teaching and Learning Strategies
 

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: During seven of the ten lab sessions, students will be guided by worksheets and supported by demonstrators. Three additional lab sessions will provide students with an opportunity to clarify aspects and solve problems related to the three assessment tasks of the module, again with support from demonstrators.

Self-Directed Learning Description: Private study: Completion of coursework, guided and wider reading

Standard on-campus delivery
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Mix of on-campus/on-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions
Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description: On-campus synchronous sessions

 
30. Syllabus
   

Overview: The nature of scripting languages; scripting vs programming; scripting languages (1 lecture) 
PHP: Elements of the language, including regular expressions, integration with HTML, integration with databases (7 lectures)
JavaScript: Elements of the language, client-side web scripting, the Document Object Model (4 lectures)

 
31. Recommended Texts
  Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
 

Assessment

32. EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
   
33. CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
  (284) Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 0 50
  (284.1) Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 0 50