EPN-V2

DATA1200 Inclusive Web Design Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Webutvikling og inkluderende design
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Course history
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Programme description

  • Introduction

    The internet and the web is fundamental to those who will have data processing and IT as a profession. In this course, you will learn to code in HTML and CSS to create websites. You will be introduced to contemporary expectations for universal accessibility, and best practice for environments for software development and version control.

  • Recommended preliminary courses

    None beyond admission requirements

  • Learning outcomes

    After completing this course, the student has defined the following learning outcomes in the form of knowledge, skills and general competence:

    Knowledge

    Students:

    • knows the central role that the web and the internet have in modern data processing
    • is familiar with relevant programming tools and repositories with version control
    • has basic knowledge of and experience with collaboration in software development as a form of work

    Skills

    Students:

    • can create user-friendly and universally designed solutions in line with legislation
    • build webpages with the key technologies for web (HTML, CSS)
    • can use current development tools and version control
    • can plan, organize and implement smaller IT projects

    General competence

    Students:

    • can communicate the result of a development work
    • can collaborate in groups

  • Teaching and learning methods

    Lectures and exercises.

    Self-study with active use of external resources is expected.

  • Course requirements

    The following work requirements are mandatory and must be approved prior to the exam:

    • 2 group submissions

  • Assessment

    Home exam

    A website according to requirements given by the course coordinator; workload assumes groups of 3-5 students. The assignment text is published minimum 2 weeks in advance.

    The site, with HTML, CSS and any supporting files, is given an overall assessment with one grade. Assessment includes an evaluation of the group’s compliance with the task requirements, technical competence, ability to follow national and international standards for web accessibility, content organization and usability, and ability to communicate clearly. 

    Exam results can be appealed.

    In the case of a new and postponed exam, another form of exam can also be used or a new assignment with a new deadline is given. If an oral examination is used, this cannot be appealed.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    All aids allowed

  • Grading scale

    Graded scale A-F

  • Examiners

    One or several internal sensors. External sensor is used regularly.

  • Course contact person

    Tengel Aas Sandtrø

  • Overlapping courses

    The course is equivalent (overlaps 5 credits) with: DAFE1200