Web Application and Server Management

    Unit code: VIT1204 | Study level: Undergraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Footscray Nicholson
    India Online
    Online Real Time
    VU Brisbane
    VU Sydney
    VIT1101 - Web Development and CMS
    VIT1102 - Introduction to Programming
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit covers all the necessary skills and knowledge required for students to develop and host database driven web applications on a production web server. Students practice key concepts of web development and server management using industry relevant technologies and tools.


    Content includes: developing dynamic web applications with OOP PHP; using popular web frameworks to enhance the features of web applications; build a RESTful API; setup, configure, deploy and manage a production web server.

    Learning Outcomes

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

    1. Use the PHP language to develop dynamic web pages;
    2. Apply object-oriented programming in the development of web applications;
    3. Use web frameworks to enhance the features of web applications; and
    4. Manage a production web server.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Workshop tasks (10% + 15% + 10%)
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Case Study - Web Server Application
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 35%
    End of Block Test

    Other locations

    For students studying at India Online
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Online Test
    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 30%
    PHP Web Application
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Web Server Application
    For students studying at Henan University
    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Workshop tasks (10% + 15% + 10%)
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Case Study - Web Server Application
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Final Test
    For students studying at VU Sydney
    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Workshop tasks (10% + 15% + 10%)
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Case Study - Web Server Application
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 35%
    End of Block Test

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