Web Development Environments (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The course consists of two parts: the first part (1 cr) is organized in the first half of the autumn semester and the second part (2 cr) in the spring semester.

Objective

Web development involves compiling an appropriate environment but also tasks which aim at shorting the development time and providing continuous deployment of software. With this course, you will gain knowledge and skills in various development and operation level tools related to web development.

Course competences
Software engineering competence
Systems and methods in ICT
Web development competence
Learning and information management competence

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the processes, methods and tools related to the overall process of modern application development. You are able to set up and use an appropriate development environment using the tools covered in the course.

Content

The course introduces the software development related technologies starting with the local development tools all the way to publishing the application. Technologies covered in the course include command line, VSCode, npm, Docker, GitHub Actions, CircleCI and hosting services, for example.

Materials

Material written by the teacher can be found at Moodle.

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Exercises
- Knowledge tests

The primary mode of delivery is a combination of in-class activities on campus and on-line lectures. If the COVID-19 situation requires, the learning will be supported by on-line tutorials.

Completion alternatives

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Approximately 81 hours.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Skills required for an approved grade:

- You know how to install and configure an appropriate development environment.
- You are able to use the tools covered in the course.
- You know the methods and tools related to the CI/CD.

Qualifications

The course is divided into two parts. There are no requirements for prior knowledge in the first part, but in order to complete the second part basic skills in Git version control are needed.

Further information

Avoin amk 5 (included in the total capacity)