MIT507 Web Technologies and Development
Unit outline
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| Enrolment modes: | Year 1, Semester 2 |
| Credit point(s): | 12.5 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | MIT501 Programming |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 9 hours per week over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities: | 3 timetabled hours per week, 6 personal study hours per week |
| Other resource requirements: | Access to a Computer, Notepad++, Google Chrome, MySQL, W3Schools PHP Server |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to both conceptual understanding and technologies that are relevant to the World Wide Web (WWW). The unit’s focus is on learning the key concepts, the basic knowledge and skills needed to develop satisfying Web sites. Students will explore a range of techniques and technologies, including code design and fundamentals of visual design.
Unit learning outcomes (ULO)
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On the successful completion of this units student will be able to: |
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| ULO1 | Understand the use of mark-up and presentation languages in Web application development from content and visual perspectives. |
| ULO2 | Utilize Web development tools that are available for Web developers in interface design and usability. |
| ULO3 | Create static Web pages with efficient human-computer interaction. |
| ULO4 | Analyse key challenges in developing Web applications by using suitable tools. |
| ULO5 | Create advanced Web sites from the beginning using diverse techniques. |
Topics to be included in the unit
| 1. | Introduction to the Web |
| 2. | Website Essentials and HTML |
| 3. | Forms and Data Collection |
| 4. | Intro to Formatting of a Webpage with CSS |
| 5. | Advanced Formatting a Webpage with CSS |
| 6. | Intro to Interactive Design with JavaScript |
| 7. | Advanced Interactive Design with JavaScript |
| 8. | Intro to the Server Language PHP |
| 9. | Advanced Application of the Server Language PHP |
| 10. | Internet Protocols |
| 11. | MySQL and Databases |
| 12. | Key Challenges in Designing Web Applications |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) |
Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Class Participation | 10% | 12 |
| Assessment 2: Online Quiz | 10% | 5 |
| Assessment 3: Individual Assignment | 20% | 9 |
| Assessment 4: Group Assignment | 30% | 12 |
| Assessment 5: Final Exam | 30% | Final exam week |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. Your lecturer will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.