Web Programming
UndergraduateUNE-COSC2602025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 23 June 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Web Programming
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- describe how web servers and clients communicate via the use of the HTTP;
- design and develop web sites to disseminate information using formal languages HTML, CSS and Javascript;
- apply stylistic features to enhance the presentation of information on web pages;
- enhance the dynamism of user interaction with web pages using Javascript to control event handling;
- develop dynamic web applications that interact with the Internet's infrastructure; and
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the issues of intellectual property, privacy, the history of the web and current issues related to web development.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
The internet has changed the way people interact with, and think about, computers. From online news to social networking sites, the diversity of ways that we utilise the internet is extensive; yet how many people understand how this technology works and how to create a web page? This subject introduces you to the fundamentals and modern concepts of web development, equipping you with skills that are increasingly valuable as the internet becomes further embedded in our lives. You will learn how web servers and clients communicate using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). You will also explore the formal languages used for web site development: HyperText Markup Language (HTML) used to generate the structure of web pages, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to apply stylistic features that enhance web page presentation, and Javascript and jQuery to provide dynamic user interactions. Techniques such as server-side scripting (PHP) with session management are also discussed.
Assessment 1: 1500 words. Notes - 5 Online quizzes. 1500 words. All assessment tasks must be attempted. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 , 4, 5, 6;
Assessment 2: Programming task. All assessment tasks must be attempted. Relates to Learning Outcomes 2,3;
Assessment 3: Programming task. All assessment tasks must be attempted. Relates to Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4;
Assessment 4: Web development project. All assessment tasks must be attempted. Relates to Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 5, 6;
Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Assessment 1 (10%)
- Assessment 2 (10%)
- Assessment 3 (15%)
- Assessment 4 (15%)
- Final Invigilated Examination (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-INF-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Information Technology
- UNE-DSC-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Science
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass two subjects from the following three subjects: COSC101, or COSC110, or COSC120. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not receive a satisfactory result for (UNE-COSC101 or UNE-COSC110 or UNE-COSC120).
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Diploma in Information Technology
UndergraduateUNE-INF-DIP
UndergraduateUNE-DSC-DIP