Web Application and Server Management
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
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:
- Employ an IDE to design and develop web applications for real-world clients;
- Demonstrate relevant markup/controls in developing web pages;
- Employ object-oriented programming in the design and development of web applications; and
- Apply concepts related to server management in managing a server in a real-world situation.
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: Case Study | Grade: 30%
Problem based scenario case study on web application
Required reading
Various readings and videos will be provided in VU Collaborate
As part of a course
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.