Web Development and CMS

Unit code: NIT1101 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

In this unit, you will explore the foundations of web development and content management systems (CMS), gaining hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and CMS platforms. You will engage in practical learning activities, working on coding tasks and collaborative web development projects. This unit forms part of a connected first-year learning journey that prepares you for the technical and professional challenges of your future career. By the end of the unit, you will be able to create, manage, and maintain dynamic websites that respond to real-world needs and evolving digital standards.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Create structured and styled web pages using HTML and CSS to deliver accessible and visually coherent user interfaces;
  2. Implement basic interactivity and client-side functionality using JavaScript to enhance user experience on web pages;
  3. Design and manage content-driven websites using a Content Management System (CMS) for efficient content creation and deployment;
  4. Develop dynamic web applications by integrating server-side scripting with PHP and connecting to MySQL databases for data handling individually and as part of a team; and
  5. Apply fundamental web development principles to plan, build, and evaluate functional websites that meet user and technical requirements.

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: 25%
Assessable Lab (1.5 hours) using HTML and CSS with verified live interaction.
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Practical programming project and demonstration-due in Workshop 10 demo in workshop 11 (Group)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 45%
Invigilated closed book programming-based tests with further Q&A verification.

Laboratory Work: Conducted under supervision, students complete practical activities. Execution is observed, and outcomes are verified through live checks or oral Q&A to ensure individual performance.

Test: Conducted under supervision, students complete practical activities. Execution is observed, and outcomes are verified through live checks or oral Q&A to ensure individual performance.

Required reading

Web Development: Full Stack
Coller Max, F.| Cengage Learning

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
Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
NUIT | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

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