Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
COMP.CS.510
Advanced Web Development: Back End, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Course code
COMP.CS.510Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Kari SystäResponsible teacher:
Antti SandResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Computing Sciences Studies 100 %
Content
Core content
- Different client-server splits and their implications
- Basics of REST (not all HTTP APIs are RESTful)
- Elements of HTTP protocol
Complementary knowledge
- Web as a distribution platform – synchronous and asynchronous options.
- Alternatives to HTTP
- Alternatives to REST
- Microservice architecture, containers
Specialist knowledge
- Distribution systems
- HTTP outside of the Web
Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completing the course consists of an individual exam, a (group) project work, and individual assignments
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.
Exam
On-site self learning
04.03.2027 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Participation in teaching
Contact teaching
12.01.2027 – 01.05.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)