Web-based Information Systems
Web-based Information Systems
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
Web-based Information Systems covers subjects related to Web-related technologies. The goal is providing a solid understanding of the “Internet”, which is a cornerstone of modern Information Systems. Students are expected to learn a solid basis that can be further expanded by other courses taught in the MSc. in Information Systems. The main topics discussed in Web-based Information Systems entail:
· Basic architectures of Distributed Systems
· Routing and Switching
· IP and MAC addresses
· Domain Name System
· Client/Server
· Content Delivery Network
· Local Area Network and Wide Area Network
· Virtual Private Network
· Transmission Control Protocol and User Datagram Protocol
· Basic architectures of Distributed Systems
· Routing and Switching
· IP and MAC addresses
· Domain Name System
· Client/Server
· Content Delivery Network
· Local Area Network and Wide Area Network
· Virtual Private Network
· Transmission Control Protocol and User Datagram Protocol
Teaching Method
- Interactive Lectures
- Simple in-class Exercises (a laptop is required)
- (optional) Homework
Learning Results
After successful completion of the course, students will know how the Internet works at a basic level. They will be able to understand the various processes that occur while browsing the Web. They will also learn how to allocate the IP address pool to configure a simple network. In more detail, students will
Professional competence
Professional competence
- Understand the pillars of distributed information systems and related acronyms: DNS, IP, MAC, LAN, WAN, VPN, CDN, TCP, UDP
- Know the steps that are performed by “client and server” while exchanging the information involved in web-browsing
- Learn how to setup an environment of networked information systems
- Be able to understand and express themselves in “technical” terminology
- Learn the elements that make up a network of information systems
- Configure the network interfaces of information systems
Assessment Methods
Written exam (60min)