Web Application and Server Management
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
VIT1102 - Introduction to Programming
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
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 using Object Orientated Program with 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:
- Use the PHP language to develop dynamic web pages;
- Apply object-oriented programming in the development of web applications;
- Use web frameworks to enhance the features of web applications; and
- 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%
Final Test
Other locations
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
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
Required reading
There are no required texts for this unit. All reading content is available on VU Collaborate for this unit.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):