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Web Programming Fundamentals unit (KIT202)

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Location: Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online

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

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Melbourne Study Centre Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
Ultimo Study Centre Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

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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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
029999 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $2,919.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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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.

AssessmentAssignment 1: Frontend (25%)|Assignment 2: Backend (35%)|Tutorial Portfolio (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

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Recommended

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