Web Application and Server Management

    Unit code: NIT1204 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Online Real Time
    VU Brisbane
    VU Sydney
    Prerequisites
    NIT1101 - Web Development and CMS
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit instructs students in rapid development of web-based, interactive applications using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). It then continues with addressing the set up and management of web servers that host such applications.

    Students practice key concepts in the design development and coding of web-based applications project through the unit.

    Content includes: application of an IDE in web application design and development; use of controls in web page development; server-side scripting using object-oriented programming; web server set up, deployment and management using relevant technologies/tools.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Apply an IDE to design and develop web applications for real-world clients;
    2. Demonstrate relevant markup/controls in developing web pages;
    3. Apply object-oriented programming in the design and development of web applications; and
    4. Apply concepts related to server management in managing a server in a real-world situation.

    Study as a single unit

    This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 20%
    In-class problem solving
    Assessment type: Exercise
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Open Book Problem Solving Exercise 1 (10%) Open Book Problem Solving Exercise 2 (20%) Open Book Problem Solving Exercise 3 (20%)
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Practical Exercise

    Required reading

    Murach’s PHP and MySQL
    Joel Murach and Ray Harris (2017)| USA/Mike Murach & Associates, Inc.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Cyber Security
    NBCS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Data Science
    NBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Information Technology
    NBIT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
    NBIP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3.5 years

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