Web Programming
UndergraduateRMI-CPT2702023
Course information for 2023 intake
Gain worldwide web skills using principles and tools to develop web applications. Communicate in the language of IT. Get more acquainted with technology, design and HTML5, CSS, SSI and XML web protocols. Learn client-side and server-side programming.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Web Programming
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:
- understand modern languages, constructs used on the Web (such as HTML5, Advanced CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, JSON and PHP)
- explain the functions of clients and servers on the Web, and describe the strengths and weaknesses of the client-server internet approaches to web design and implementation
- program, access, and manipulate data through the adoption of accepted standards, mark-up languages, client-side programming, and server-side programming
- design and implement an interactive web site(s) with regard to issues of usability, accessibility and internationalisation
- design and implement a client-server internet application that accommodates specific requirements and constraints, based on analysis, modelling or requirements specification
- HTML (2 weeks)
- CSS (2 weeks)
- Human-computer Interface (HCI)
- Javascript (2 weeks)
- PHP (4 weeks)
The course introduces you to the basic concepts of the World Wide Web, and the principles and tools that are used to develop Web applications. The course will provide an overview of Internet technology and will introduce you to current Web protocols, client side and server side programming, communication and design.
- Assignment Tasks (5 x 10%) (50%)
- Invigilated Exam (50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Others
Pre-requisites: CPT120 Introduction to Programming
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Unrestricted broadband access to enable access to learning resources and facilitate web development as part of coursework expectations.
Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions/recordings. (note: mobile broadband users may have difficulties participating in live chat sessions)
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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