Overview
Internet applications are interactive services that are used to perform tasks over the Internet. In this unit, you will learn how to develop dynamic mobile-friendly web applications using emerging technologies. Client-side and server-side scripting languages are introduced. You will use a commonly used set of open source technologies to develop database-driven internet applications. Web application architectures and the related frameworks are covered. You will also learn how to secure your applications using a number of security strategies such as authentication and session control.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite COIT11237, COIT11222 and COIS12036 or Prerequisite COIT12167, COIT11222 and COIS12036Anti-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 - 2024
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 2022 Annual Unit Enhancement Review (carry on)
Increase materials in JavaScript topic.
Add hands-on projects on JavaScript in Weeks 2 and 3.
- Describe and explore Web application architectures and client-server communication methods
- Investigate, evaluate and use modern development tools and frameworks
- Develop mobile-friendly websites to support social innovation
- Apply authentication and other security techniques to secure Internet applications
- Develop and test database-driven Internet applications using a set of open source technologies.
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognises the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). SFIA is adopted by organisations, governments and individuals in many 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.
This unit contributes to the following workplace skills as defined by SFIA 7 (the SFIA code is included)
- Software Design (SWDN)
- Programming/Software Development (PROG)
- System Integration and Build (SINT)
- Data Modelling and Design (DTAN)
- User Experience Design (HCEV)
- Content Authoring (INCA)
- Content Publishing (ICPM)
- Information Security (SCTY)
- Testing (TEST)
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Practical and Written Assessment - 30% | |||||
| 2 - Practical and Written Assessment - 30% | |||||
| 3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 40% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 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 | |||||
Textbooks
PHP and MySQL Web Development
Edition: 5th edn (2016)
Authors: Welling, L & Thomson, L
Pearson
Upper Saddle River Upper Saddle River , NJ , USA
ISBN: 9780321833891
If you have issues accessing the eBook at the Library, both paper and eBook can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
Binding: Paperback
If you have issues accessing the eBook at the Library, both paper and eBook can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Bootstrap
- 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 Internet Applications
- Web application architecture
- Front-end and back-end programming
- HTML5 web form & form validation
- Social innovation topic identification
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete hands-on projects
Identify a social innovation topic for Assignment 1
Module/Topic
JavaScript fundamentals
- JavaScript objects, classes and functions
- JavaScript HTML DOM
- Get values from a form
- Design a questionnaire for the social innovation topic identified
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete hands-on projects
Work on Assignment 1
Module/Topic
Bootstrap - frond end framework
- Bootstrap web project
- Webpage with Bootstrap styles
- Overview Bootstrap styles
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Work on Assignment 1 and submit at the end of week
Complete hands-on projects
Assignment 1 Due: Week 3 Friday (26 July 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Styling contents
- Create a navigation menu and a footer
- Create responsive tables
- Create a 'Contact Us' form
- Introduction to jQuery
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete hands-on projects
Read Assignment 2 requirements
Module/Topic
Grid System
- Cards and the Grid System
- Create a product details page with collapsible buttons
- Embed a video
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete hands-on projects
Work on Assignment 2
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
More JavaScript Components
- Create a carousel
- Create a modal dialog
- Create tooltips
- Project wrap up
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete hands-on projects
Work on Assignment 2
Module/Topic
Server-side Scripting
- Install and Configure XAMPP
- Create and run a basic PHP document
- Work with PHP functions
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Work on Assignment 2 and submit at the end of week
Complete hands-on projects
Assignment 2 Due: Week 7 Friday (30 Aug 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
PHP programming
- PHP form handling
- PHP advanced
- PHP OOP
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete hands-on projects
Read Assignment 3 requirements
Module/Topic
Work with MySQL database
- Work with arrays
- Create users and database in MySQL
- Create a PHP project that queries and searches a database
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete hands-on projects
Work on Assignment 3
Module/Topic
Work with MySQL database (cont.)
- Dynamically populate a combo box
- Display a list of records in PHP
- Add/Edit/Delete a record in PHP
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete hands-on projects
Work on Assignment 3
Module/Topic
Security and authentication
- Given a vulnerable site, identify some vulnerabilities and secure the site against them
- Add authentication to a PHP site
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete hands-on projects
Work on Assignment 3
Module/Topic
Advanced topics
- Add session control to your site
Chapter
Online resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Complete hands-on projects
Work on Assignment 3
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Submit assignment 3
Assignment 3 Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (11 Oct 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Unit Coordinator: Dr. Lily D Li
Senior Lecturer | School of Engineering & Technology/Tertiary Education Division
CQUniversity Australia, Building 21.23 / WS 05, 160 Ann Street, Brisbane
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1 Practical and Written Assessment
In this assignment, you are required to design and implement an online survey form for a social innovation project. You are required to investigate some of the social innovation issues (such as the global pandemic, climate change, etc.), identify one social innovation topic, design survey questions and implement the online survey form using HTML5 and JavaScript technologies. The detailed requirements are provided on the unit website.
(Re-attempts are not allowed for the final submission of this assessment item.)
Week 3 Friday (26 July 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 5 Friday (9 Aug 2024)
The assignment will be assessed by the following criteria:
- Page structure
- Library references
- Form elements and validation
- JavaScript function
- Site pages
- Responsiveness
- Custom CSS style
Detailed marking criteria are provided on the unit website.
This assignment is worth 30% of the overall unit marks.
- Describe and explore Web application architectures and client-server communication methods
- Develop mobile-friendly websites to support social innovation
2 Practical and Written Assessment
In this assignment, you are required to design and build a website for a small business using Bootstrap5/jQuery. The online business will display a product list and product details for advertisement and sale. The website will provide a search bar to allow people to search for the items. The website should allow people to register their interests in particular products. The detailed assignment requirements are provided on the unit website.
(Re-attempts are not allowed for the final submission of this assessment item.)
Week 7 Friday (30 Aug 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 9 Friday (13 Sept 2024)
- Page structure
- Library references
- Bootstrap elements
- jQuery
- Site Pages
- Responsiveness
- CSS style
Detailed marking criteria are provided on the unit website.
This assignment is worth 30% of the overall unit marks.
- Investigate, evaluate and use modern development tools and frameworks
- Develop mobile-friendly websites to support social innovation
- Apply authentication and other security techniques to secure Internet applications
- Develop and test database-driven Internet applications using a set of open source technologies.
3 Practical and Written Assessment
This assignment contains two Parts – a web application development (Part 1) and a reflection report (Part 2), as follows.
Part 1: This part of the assignment asks you to develop a web application for a local small business. The application should allow the business owner to show a list of product items. The application should also allow the owner to add, edit and delete the items. The application should secure the system information by providing authentication to the authorised user. PHP and MySQL technologies will be used in the development.
Part 2: Based on the technologies learned from this unit and additional research into other technologies, you are required to submit a reflection report on the topic of Internet application technologies,
The detailed assignment requirements are available on the unit website.
(Re-attempts are not allowed for the final submission of this assessment item)
Review/Exam Week Friday (11 Oct 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Assignment results will be available on certification day of Term 2.
The assignment criteria:
- Authentication and Session Control
- Query and display data
- Update records in the database
- Delete data from the database
- Add records to the database
- Secure code
- Presentation
- Report
Detailed marking criteria are provided on the unit website.
This assignment is worth 40% of the overall unit marks. You need to achieve at least 40% of the assignment marks to pass the assignment.
- Describe and explore Web application architectures and client-server communication methods
- Investigate, evaluate and use modern development tools and frameworks
- Apply authentication and other security techniques to secure Internet applications
- Develop and test database-driven Internet applications using a set of open source technologies.
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?
