Unit Outline

This unit introduces students to the technologies that make up the fabric of the web—HTML, CSS and JavaScript—as well as standard web models and practices, key web design and usability principles, common security issues and mitigation strategies, and data-driven backend development with PHP and SQL. The unit assumes a sound basic knowledge of programming and database skills as developed in the introductory units in these areas. Working in small teams you will develop an interactive web application, focusing first on the frontend technologies that define the user interface before creating a database-driven backend solution to make the application interactive. Alongside this you will develop your individual skills, compiling a portfolio of web technology demonstrations. The unit serves as an important foundation for further study in web development, including the use of server- and client-side frameworks.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Design frontend web interfaces using industry standard tools and techniques to satisfy user experience requirements in accordance with best practice
2.	Program functional websites that employ secure backend data management techniques
3.	Construct cross-platform secure web applications using collaborative approaches

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KIT101 or KIT107 or KIT103

Alterations as a result of student feedback

The two tests (previously accounting for 40% of the unit's assessment) have been removed, with a greater emphasis placed on the practical products created during tutorials and self-study time (the new semester-long portfolio assessmnet task). At the same time, the order of topics has been adjusted so that there is a more gradual introduction to fundamental skills.

Teaching arrangements


ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	Workshop	A structured real-time (i.e. synchronous) activity that involves a mix of presentation of new information/ideas/skills and guided activities related to that information/ideas/skills. All students are expected to attend.	2	Weekly
On Campus	Computer Laboratory	A structured real-time (i.e. synchronous) computer-based activity in a small-group setting where the primary purpose is the clarification, exploration or reinforcement of subject content presented or accessed at another time or place (e.g. lecture, preparatory work). It is teacher supported and may involve student-teacher and/or student-student interaction and dialogue for achievement of its learning outcomes. The students enrolled in the class are expected to attend.	2	Weekly

Attendance / engagement expectations

If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Assignment 1: Frontend	Week 7	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Assignment 2: Backend	Week 13	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Tutorial Portfolio	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Assignment 1: Frontend

Task Description:

A group-based assignment in which the frontend interface for a web application will be designed and developed using industry standard tools and techniques.

Peer evaluation will be used as a component of the assignment submission to determine an individual group member's contribution.

Task Length:

4-10 HTML, CSS and JavaScript source files plus an individual contribution document

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Design a frontend web interface that satisfies user experience requirements	LO1
2	Implement a web site according to a set of functional requirements	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Assignment 2: Backend

Task Description:

A group-based assignment in which the backend components of a web application, including a database, will be designed and developed incorporating secure data management techniques. This assignment builds on the frontend interface completed in Assignment 1.

Peer evaluation will be used as a component of the assignment submission to determine an individual group member's contribution.

Task Length:

5-10 PHP pages, CSS document, 1-2 JavaScript source files, database documentation (ER diagram and database dictionary) plus an individual contribution document

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Design and implement a database to support a defined web application	LO2
2	Implement a web application according to a set of functional requirements	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Tutorial Portfolio

Task Description:

Each tutorial you will produce artefacts that demonstrate core web development skills. Across the semester you will compile a portfolio of examples, accompanied by reflections on what you learned and how your learning progresses across semester. The final submission has a longer reflection report. Components of the portfolio are assessed at regular intervals across the semester

Task Length:

Artefacts produced in and outside the 2 hour tutorial

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Design and implement solutions to given tasks	LO1, LO2
2	Provide reflections in response to prompts that summarise your learning experience and identify areas of strength and areas needing further development	LO1, LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

N/A