Unit Outline

This unit will cover advanced web technologies and front-end frameworks that form the basis of modern web application experiences. Students will learn about the role of frameworks in the full-stack development lifecycle and explore principles of DevOps (Development Operations) and secure web services that leverage server-side resources. Throughout the unit, students will explore the application of contemporary frameworks and web services in the design and development of modern responsive web applications. These concepts will be supported by hands-on exercises building web applications using modern frameworks, tools, and languages that dynamically present data retrieved from web service APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Web service concepts will include secure and REST architectural principles together with industry standard storage and transmission formats such as JSON, and students will design and develop their own web service as part of their project work.

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	Evaluate and determine appropriate data storage and transmission formats to support high performance, interactive web applications.
2	Design and develop efficient user-facing web applications using contemporary web development frameworks, tools, and languages.
3	Design, develop, and use secure data driven RESTful web services to support dynamic, browser-based web applications.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KIT202

Alterations as a result of student feedback

The unit is being offered for the first time so is yet to receive student feedback. We welcome it during semester so we can adapt as necessary to support your needs.

Teaching arrangements


ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	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
	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
	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 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	30 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Web service	Week 9	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Web application modification	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Front-end web application

Task Description:

Develop a front-end web application that uses a contemporary web framework and communicates with an existing web service to display dynamic data to the user.

Task Length:

300-500 lines of code

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Develop a web application that uses a framework to provide a responsive user experience.	LO2
2	Communicates appropriately with a defined web service to display data to the user.	LO3
3	Use version control as part of incremental development	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Web service

Task Description:

Design and develop a basic RESTful web service that conforms to a provided specification for a user-facing web application and which enables interaction with data stored on a server using an appropriately justified format.

Task Length:

200-300 lines of code

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Determine and justify the minimal set of RESTful web service endpoints required to support the functional needs of a dynamic, browser‑based web application.	LO1, LO3
2	Choose an appropriate server-side data transmission and storage format.	LO1
3	Implement a functional web service that affords interaction with data stored on a server.	LO2, LO3
4	Use version control as part of incremental development	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Web application modification

Task Description:

Modify an existing web application, consisting of a web service and frontend interface, to address limitations in the current design and functionality. This task will require students to use generative AI tools to evaluate the existing design against an updated specification, identify issues and areas for improvement, and implement appropriate modifications to address the updated requirements. Students will document and critique generative AI outputs as part of a report summarising and justifying the changes implemented.

Task Length:

200–300 lines of code (new or modified) plus 5–8 pages

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critique the existing system’s design, data storage and transmission formats to assess limitations to functionality	LO1
2	Propose a modified design that addresses the issues identified	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Implement those proposed changes to the web application	LO2, LO3
4	Document and critique AI tool use to support the modification process	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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.