CS3282 E-Commerce Technology

Part I

Course Duration: One Semester

Credit Units: 3

Level: B3

Medium of Instruction: English

Pre-requisites:  
CS2204 Fundamentals of Internet Applications Development /or
CS3201 Computer Networks /or
CS3270 Fundamentals of Computer Networks and the Internet /or equivalent

Pre-cursors: Nil

Equivalent Courses: Nil

Exclusive Courses: Nil

Part II

Course Aims:

This course aims to provide an introduction to the technology underlying electronic commerce systems and services.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

No.

CILOs

Weighting
(if applicable)

1.

use recent developments in eCommerce and their implications;

 

2.

use the value chain of eCommerce;

 

3.

use the security and transaction properties of eCommerce systems and their solutions;

 

4.

use basic data interchange technology;

 

5.

use some of the regulatory and legal issues of eCommerce;

 

6.

explain the models and strategies for eCommerce application in logistics;

 

7.

use the fundamental technologies for implementing eCommerce based logistics systems.

 

Teaching and learning Activities (TLAs):
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to facilitate students' achievement of the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)

Teaching pattern:
Suggested lecture/tutorial/laboratory mix: 2 hrs. lecture; 1 hr. tutorial.

CILO No

TLAs

Hours/week
(if applicable)


CILO 1
to
CILO 7

Basic concepts and techniques will be conveyed during lectures. The lecturer will also give guidance on reading and learning activities during classes. The tutorial sessions are used for students’ questions and discussion on issues raised during classes and/or on supplementary materials. Exercises are also worked out during tutorials to allow students to apply and consolidate concepts and skill learnt during classes.

Besides attending classes and tutorials, students are given readings and assignments. These coursework will help, in addition to reinforcing class materials, with providing further context for students to consolidate on their understanding.

Some coursework are done as practical hands-on assignment to be carried out in a lab environment (or remote access to the lab).

Students are also guided to complete a term on recent development in eCommerce technologies.
 

 

Assessment Tasks/Activities:
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)

CILO No

Type of assessment tasks/activities

Weighting
(if applicable)

Remarks

CILO 1

 

describe recent developments in eCommerce and their implications;
This CILO is assessed by coursework assignment and a term paper, in which students are to study some aspects on recent developments in eCommerce and their implications.
 

 

 

CILO 2

 

describe the value chain of eCommerce;
This CILO is assessed by coursework and exam.
  

 

 

CILO 3

 

describe the security and transaction properties of eCommerce systems and their solutions;
This CILO is assessed by coursework assignment and exam.
  

 

 

CILO 4

 

use basic data interchange technology;
Hands-on assignment in a lab or remote access to lab environment, is used to assess this CILO.
  

 

 

CILO 5

 

describe some of the regulatory and legal issues of eCommerce;
This CILO is assessed by assignment on case studies, and in the exam.
  

 

 

CILO 6

 

explain the models and strategies for eCommerce application in logistics;
This CILO is assessed by coursework and in the exam.
  

 

 

CILO 7

 

use the fundamental technologies for implementing eCommerce based logistics systems.
This CILO is assessed by coursework and the exam.
 

 

 

Grading of Student Achievement:

Examination duration: 2 hours
Percentage of coursework, examination, etc.: 30% CW; 70% Exam
Grading pattern: Standard (A+AA-…F)
For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.

Part III

Keyword Syllabus:

ECommerce Value Chain, Models and Development Strategies, Web architecture and Technologies; Development Tools; Network Security; Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentication Technologies; Data Interchange, EDI, XML, CRM tools, Internet Information Processing, Mobile and Wireless Technologies, Search Engines, Intelligent Agents; Payment Protocols, eCommerce Legal and Privacy Aspects.  eCommerce technology in elogistics development.

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