Programme Introduction (Year 1)

Web Systems Development (.NET)

Teaching team

• Jim Paterson (Programme Leader)James.Paterson@gcu.ac.uk0141 331 3028

• Brian McDonaldBrian.McDonald@gcu.ac.uk 0141 331 8044

• Martin GallacherMartin.Gallacher@gcu.ac.uk0141 331 3920

• Ka Fai Chengk.cheng@gcu.ac.uk0141 331 3820

Introductions

• Name

• Programming and database experience

• .NET experience

• Your expectations for the course

Programme Outline (Year 1)

• Trimester 1

ASP.NET Web Development 1 (Tues 6-9)

Foundations of .NET Development 1 (Thurs 6-9)

• Trimester 2

.NET Database Technologies

Foundations of .NET Development 2

Course dates

Resources

• Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment

http://blackboard.gcal.ac.uk

Resources, announcements, communication, discussion, etc.

Programme area

Area for each module

• Course Materials

Microsoft Official Course books

Additional materials on Blackboard

Additional reading recommended for modules

• MSDN

MSDN - http://msdn.microsoft.com

MSDN library - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/

E-Learning

• Microsoft IT Academy Online Learning Program

• Additional learning materials and online labs

• Access codes will be distributed

• You will need to get a Windows Live ID

Assessment

• Foundations of .NET Development 1& 2

Exam and coursework

• ASP.NET Web Development 1 & .NET Database Technologies

Coursework only

• Microsoft Certification

Optional, not part of university assessment

Take at any Prometric test centre

Need a Windows Live ID

MCTS in ASP.NET 3.5 – MS exam 70-562

MCTS in ADO.NET 3.5 – MS exam 70-561

Current versions (.NET 3.5) require core exam 70-536