Web Programming Fundamentals unit (KIT202)

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the technologies that make up the fabric of the web—HTML, CSS and JavaScript—as well as standard web models and practices, key web design and usability principles, common security issues and mitigation strategies, and data-driven backend development with PHP and SQL. The unit assumes a sound basic knowledge of programming and database skills as developed in the introductory units in these areas. Working in small teams you will develop an interactive web application, focusing first on the frontend technologies that define the user interface before creating a database-driven backend solution to make the application interactive. Alongside this you will develop your individual skills, compiling a portfolio of web technology demonstrations. The unit serves as an important foundation for further study in web development, including the use of server- and client-side frameworks.

Summary

Unit name	Web Programming Fundamentals
Unit code	KIT202
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Doctor James Montgomery
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Design frontend web interfaces using industry standard tools and techniques to satisfy user experience requirements in accordance with best practice
• Program functional websites that employ secure backend data management techniques
• Construct cross-platform secure web applications using collaborative approaches

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT101 or KIT107 or KIT103|KIT119

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-Campus Melbourne and Sydney teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team.   On-Campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston, and Online students:  Workshops (whole of class, online using Zoom): 2 hours per week Lab Class (labelled 'tutorial' in the timetabling system): 2 hours per week, from Week 1 On-campus students attend a lab class/tutorial on campus, while online students attend an online equivalent.
Assessment	Assignment 1: Frontend (25%)|Assignment 2: Backend (35%)|Tutorial Portfolio (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	N/A
Recommended	N/A

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