IACT303 – INTI 2005 IACT303 – INTI 2005 World Wide NetworkingWorld Wide NetworkingIACT303 – INTI 2005 IACT303 – INTI 2005

World Wide NetworkingWorld Wide Networking

Welcome and Introduction to Subject.Welcome and Introduction to Subject.Penney McFarlane Penney McFarlane

The University of WollongongThe University of Wollongong

What is this subject about?

• Its is about all things about the Web• Many topics are covered but each is

covered in a way where the Web is central to the picture

• This subject can be a “fun” subject where you are given the opportunity to experience many different things within one subject.

• Sit back and enjoy the ride!.

• In this subject you can expect to do the following;

– use technology. The best way to understand technology is by using it. Once you use technology you can develop an appreciation for its strengths and weaknesses.

– understand technology. When we describe technology we normally describe it in a high level. In this subject you can expect to be given a deeper understanding of technologies. A deep understanding of technologies provides a mindset for how that technology can be used and the possible ramifications (good and bad).

– justify technology. Why do technologies exist? Who makes technologies and why? What are people doing with these technologies are some of the questions that we will ask ourselves. The justification of the technology in other words is the theoretical slant of this subject!

– sociological contexts. Technologies are designed for the purpose of assisting people, organisations or communities. They are designed to solve a specific problems but normally in doing so they create others. The sociological context of technology looks at the legal, economic, social and political ramifications of technology.

Objectives of the subject

• These objectives are from the subject outline;

– identify the technical, social and legal problems related to the developments in world wide networking; .

– debate legal, business and social issues confronting the global networking community.

– critically analyse current standards and policies in relation to world wide networking .

– demonstrate a capacity to work as a team member.– discuss the key technical and security related issues

confronting network managers.– evaluate the use of global networks in a number of areas.– develop a website using basic technology

Subject Organisation• The subject is delivered in 5 evenings

(7.00-10.00) and one Saturday intensive module.

• After the intensive component you will have regular tutorials with your local academic on a regular basis. (Refer to your schedule).

Lectures notes and resources.

• All lectures material for this subject will be available online.

• All readings are electronic. Some are available from the UoW Library catalogue while others need to be downloaded from the Internet

• The subject is delivered via a protected site.(See the outline for the url).

• You must bring the readings to class as they are essential to the tutorial work I have planned

Assessment• The subject has the following

components.

Examination 40% Exam

Proposal for Web Project (Group)

10% Tutorial 1

Tutorial Tasks(Individual)

20% TBA

Seminar and Paper (Group)

10% TBA – Tutorial 4 - 6

Web Pages and Report (Group)

20% Tutorial 6

Lets have a look at each task.

• Proposal (Group work) (1000-1,500 words)– A proposal for your group project must be

presented BEFORE you undertake your group project. This proposal should include details relating to the proposed site including

– a description of the organisation; – what the proposed web site aims to achieve; – an outline of the work to be undertaken to

complete this project; and – an indication of what each individual member's

proposed contribution to the project will be.

• Group Work

• Maximum of 4 people to a group

• We will be undertaking group exercises during this week to get you working together.

• If problems arise, please see your local tutor early so that the problem can be addressed (ie don’t leave until submission time to complain that X has not contributed)

Proposal Marking Criteria

• a description of the organization. (3 marks) • what the proposed web site aims to

achieve (4 marks); • an outline of the work to be undertaken to

complete this project; (0-1.5 marks) and• an indication of what each individual

member's proposed contribution to the project will be (0-1.5 marks).

• Seminar and Paper • Seminar presentation should

explain to your audience:– a description of the organisation; – what the web site will achieve in

anticipated outcomes for your organisation;

– examples of pages and site structure– Problems encountered during the

project and how you overcame them

• Length = 20mins with 5 mins for questions

• Seminar Paper – 2 pages (max) in length that summarises main points of presentation (1 page double sided).

• The prime purpose of paper is to act as a guide for audience members as you present.

• Seminar Paper Marking Criteria• You will be marked on the following criteria.

– Description of Organisation 2%– What website achieves (anticipated outcomes)

2%– Examples of Pages and Structure 2% – Problems Encountered 2%– Summary Paper 2%

• This is a peer marking exercise where your aggregated mark will make up half of the mark awarded to presenters

• Web Site and Report– The project is concerned with the

development of a website that demonstrates your knowledge of IACT303 learning objectives.

– In order to do this students must use some of the web technologies discussed in class.

– The site must also be designed well from a usability perspective.

– The site must also demonstrate how it will assist your chosen organisation

• Web Site and Report– The report is a formal record of

important aspects of the design process.• a description of the organisation; • what the web site achieves in anticipated

outcomes for your organisation; • Detailed justification of site structure and

page layouts (backed up by W3C recommendations)

• Justification of choices in web technologies (technical)

• Discussion on cost implications• Lessons learnt

• Web Site and Report – Marking Criteria– To what level of detail is the case study

organization described? 20%– What does the web site achieve in

anticipated outcomes for your organization. 15%

– Is there evidence of how features were designed? 10%

– What problems did you encounter and how did you overcome them? 5%

– Briefly reflect on the contributions on your groups members and write 200 words that assesses their participation. 5%

– Does the web site have the following 45%?

Marking Criteria• …can be found on the subject

website

Extensions and Assessment Details.• If you need an extension for an

assessment task - you need to contact the tutor before the DUE date.

• Penalties for late work will apply – 1 mark for every day is it overdue.

• Plagiarism will not be tolerated. It will result in an instant mark of zero.

• Students should also note that marks may be scaled.

• Students should also note to successfully complete this subject all assessment MUST be submitted.

Final Exam• Final Exam is worth 40%• As there is a high component

involving group work the following stipulation has been put in place…

• You must pass the exam to pass the subject

Final Exam• Exam preparation beings today.• Each group will be given the job of

generating questions for the final exam.• These should be handed in to me the

following day• I will develop a database of questions

from which I will choose questions for the final exam.

Lecture Organisation• The lecture structure is as follows;

* Subject to variation.

1 M Lecture - Introduction to subject

1 M Lecture - Historical perspective and architecture of World Wide Web.

2 Tu Lecture - Networking Infrastructure (social and technical) 2 Tu Group Ex. - Evaluating a Commercial Web Site 3 Wed Lecture - Organisation of the World Wide Web 3 Wed Group Ex. - Hobbes Internet Timeline

3Wed Lecture - Electronic Communities

4 Th Lecture - Web Technologies 4 Th Lecture - Web Design 4 Th GroupActivity - W3C Draft Guidelines and Checklist 2.0 5 Fri Tut.-What is XML 5 Fri Lecture - E-commerce

5 Fri Tut - Measuring the Internet Economy

6 Sat Lecture - Current legal issues and the web

6 Sat Tutorial and Debate - Singapore Gets to Grips with the Internet 6 Sat Group Exercise - Problem Solving Test

6 Sat Lec.- Security Considerations & Next Generation Networking Technologies

6 Sat Lecture - The Web and Education

Text Books• The text book is:Chris Bates, Web Programming:

Building Internet Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, ISBN 0-471-49669-3

You will need this book for tutorials.

That’s it....• So Welcome...

• I am hoping we can learn from one another.

• Also please feel free to ask questions.