Overview
Internet applications are interactive services that are used to perform tasks over the Internet. This unit introduces you to emerging Internet technologies and skills. You will learn how to build dynamic mobile-friendly websites using modern frameworks. You will use a commonly used set of open source technologies to develop database-driven Internet applications. You will also learn how to secure your applications using authentication.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite COIT11237, COIT11222 and COIS12036 or Prerequisite COIT12167, COIT11222 and COIS12036 Anti-requisite: COIT13224
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2018
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit evaluation.
Hands-on projects teach more about 'how' but not 'why'. More explanation on 'why' is preferred.
Provide theoretical concepts resources to support hands-on project-based learning.
- Describe and explore the main features of Internet applications
- Install and use modern development frameworks
- Implement mobile-friendly dynamic websites using modern frameworks
- Utilise enterprise-level database connections via an application server
- Apply authentication techniques to secure Internet applications
- Implement and test Internet applications using a set of open source technologies.
Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognises the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). SFIA is in use in over 100 countries and provides a widely used and consistent definition of ICT skills. SFIA is increasingly being used when developing job descriptions and role profiles.
ACS members can use the tool MySFIA to build a skills profile at https://www.acs.org.au/professionalrecognition/mysfia-b2c.html
This unit contributes to the following workplace skills as defined by SFIA. The SFIA code is included:
- Programming/Software Development (PROG)
- Database Design (DESN)
- Information Security (SCTY)
- Testing (TEST)
- User Experience Design (HCEV)
- System integration (SINT)
- Application support (ASUP)
- Information Content Publishing (ICPM)
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Practical and Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||
| 2 - Practical and Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||
| 3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Practical and Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Practical and Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
PHP and MySQL Web Developmentt
Edition: 5th edn (2016)
Authors: Welling, L & Thomson, L
Pearson
Upper Saddle River Upper Saddle River , NJ , USA
ISBN: 9780321833891
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
No compulsory textbook is required for this unit. The above reference book can be purchased if you wish from the CQUniversity Bookshop here
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Bootstrap
- Java EE and NetBeans IDE
- Notepad++
- Sublime text editor
- XAMPP and PHP
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
l.li@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Bootstrap
- Bootstrap web project
- Webpage with Bootstrap styles
- Overview Bootstrap styles
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Styling contents
- Navigation menu and footer
- Responsive tables
- Forms
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Grid System
- Image thumbnails and grid system
- Page with comment threads
- Embed videos
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Advanced JavaScript Components
- Carousel
- Modal dialog
- Accordions
- Dropdown, Tooltip, Popover, Alerts
- Work on assignment 1
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Web applications with PHP
- Install and Configure XAMPP
- Create and run a basic PHP document
- Functions and Exception handling
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Work with MySQL database
- Work with arrays
- Create users and database in MySQL
- PHP project that queries and searches the database
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Work with MySQL database (cont.)
- Dynamically populate combo box
- Display a list of records in PHP
- Add/Edit/Delete a record
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Security and authentication
- Secure the site against vulnerabilities
- Add authentication to a PHP site
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Advanced topics
- Add session controls
- Work on assignment 2
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
JAVA Web applications
- Install and configure NetBeans
- Create a JSF project
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Working with Beans
- Create a Managed Bean
- Link a Managed Bean in your project
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Facelets Templates
- Create a Facelets Template
- Create a Template Client File
- Work on Assignment 3
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Module/Topic
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Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Practical and Written Assessment
In this assignment, you are asked to design and build a website for a small business using Bootstrap. The website will display product list and product details. The website will provide a search bar to allow the customer to search for the items. The customer should be able to select the product and to add the selected items onto the shopping cart. Assignment details can be found from the unit website.
Week 5 Friday (10 Aug 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Submit assignment via Assessment block on Moodle
Week 7 Friday (31 Aug 2018)
Assignment 1 results released
- Page structure (10%)
- Library reference (10%)
- Bootstrap elements (40%)
- Site components (22%)
- Responsiveness (14%)
- CSS style (4%)
This assignment is worth 30% of the overall unit marks.
- Describe and explore the main features of Internet applications
- Implement mobile-friendly dynamic websites using modern frameworks
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Practical and Written Assessment
This assignment asks you to develop a web application for a local not-for-profit pet rescue organisation. The application should allow the business owner to show a list of pets available for adoption. The application should also allow the owner to add, edit and delete the pets. The application should secure the system information by providing authentication to the authorized user. PHP and MySQL technologies will be used in the development. The detailed specifications are available in the unit website which can be accessed through Student Portal.
Week 9 Friday (14 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Submit assignment via Assessment block on Moodle
Week 11 Friday (28 Sept 2018)
Assignment 2 results released
The assignment criteria:
- Authentication and Session Control 15%
- Query and display data 15%
- Update records in the database 15%
- Delete data from the database 15%
- Add data to the database 10%
- Secure code 10%
- Code reuse 10%
- Presentation 5%
- Screenshots show site functioning 5%
More details are available in the assignment specification. This assignment is worth 40% of the overall unit marks.
- Install and use modern development frameworks
- Utilise enterprise-level database connections via an application server
- Apply authentication techniques to secure Internet applications
- Implement and test Internet applications using a set of open source technologies.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Practical and Written Assessment
The first task for this assignment is to develop an online BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator using Java Server Faces (JSF) and the techniques. Secondly, you are asked to write a reflection report (500-1000 words) for the Internet application technologies learnt in this unit. The detailed specifications are available in the unit website which can be accessed through Student Portal.
Week 12 Friday (5 Oct 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Submit assignment via Assessment block on Moodle
Certificate day
Assignment will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Index page 25%
- Response page 25%
- Managed Bean 30%
- Reflection report 20%
The detailed specifications are available on the unit website which can be accessed via Student Portal. This assignment is worth 30% of the overall unit marks.
- Describe and explore the main features of Internet applications
- Install and use modern development frameworks
- Utilise enterprise-level database connections via an application server
- Implement and test Internet applications using a set of open source technologies.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
