Unit Outline

This unit provides students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to develop an application system that uses a web interface to a backend database. The unit assumes a sound basic knowledge of programming and database concepts and skills as developed in the introductory units in these areas. The emphasis in the unit is on mastery of the key concepts and the basic knowledge and skills required to build this kind of application. The unit will provide students with an awareness of the wide range of technologies that are used to support this kind of application but will examine only a limited number of these technologies to demonstrate the key concepts and their application. The unit explores the purposes and approaches in using scripting and markup languages in relation to the client-server paradigm. The role of both server-side (backend) and client-side (frontend) code are examined. Students will study the use of markup and scripting programming languages to connect to databases via a network.

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

Alterations as a result of student feedback

This unit has a new unit coordinator.

Teaching arrangements


ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	Lecture (Online)	A real-time (i.e. synchronous) interactive activity involving the whole class whose primary purpose is the presentation and structuring of information/ideas/skills to facilitate student learning. All students are expected to attend.	2	Weekly
	Tutorial	A structured real-time (i.e. synchronous) 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 reliant on student-teacher and student-student interaction and dialogue for achievement of its learning outcomes. The students enrolled in the tutorial are expected to attend.	1	Weekly
	Independent Learning	Involving reading, listening to audio, watching video, and/or completing exercises and/or quizzes, self-study is individual work undertaken when the student chooses (i.e. asynchronous), most likely through engagement with MyLO. The content is examinable, and may need to be completed prior to attending classes and/or attempting assessment tasks.	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 or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, 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:	Front-End Web Application	Week 5	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Back-End Web Application	Week 11	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Tutorial Tasks	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 4:	Test	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Front-End Web Application

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.

Task Length:

Source Code

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

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: Back-End Web Application

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.

Task Length:

Source Code

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

30 %

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 Tasks

Task Description:

Weekly tutorial tasks related to concepts discussed in lectures. Each week's task contributes 1% and will be assessed as part of the class.

Task Length:

1 hour tutorial weekly

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Design and implement solutions to given tasks	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 4: Test

Task Description:

A one (1) hour online test delivered via MyLO in week 6 and week 12. Each test will assess the student's knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, and practices used in developing functional web sites/applications. The first test will cover material from weeks 1-5 and the second test material from weeks 6-11.

Task Length:

2 x 1 hour

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe technical terms and techniques related to web site development	LO1, LO2
2	Compare frontend and backend web concepts	LO1, LO2
3	Justify implementation strategies for given scenarios using relevant examples	LO1, LO2
4	Explain secure data management techniques	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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.