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Intelligent and Secure Web Development unit (KIT214)

BICT students need to get permission from the unit coordinator to enrol in the online offering. The online offering is primarily reserved for students enrolled in courses that are available online (e.g. Diploma of ICT Professional Practice, Undergraduate Certificate in ICT Professional Practice). Online students will need to attend online tutorials.

Introduction

Cloud computing forms the backbone of many internet-based applications nowadays. These platforms use advanced operating systems and web service technologies to create and share information. Data stored and exchanged in this cloud-based application follow specific formats. The data exchange can be improved with respect to consumer demands by implementing intelligent algorithms at the server-side programs. This unit introduces you to principles and practices of developing secure and intelligent cloud-based web applications. It will cover topics and technologies related to Cloud Computing such as virtual machines, Linux, Apache server and web services with scripting languages such as PHP or NodeJS. Students will use a cloud platform to create well-architected deployments of secure and intelligent distributed applications. Completing this unit will provide you with the opportunity to complete the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials training and prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Foundational) certification. 

Summary

Unit name Intelligent and Secure Web Development
Unit code KIT214
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator Doctor Lindsay Wells
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain security and performance issues in traditional and cloud-based web applications
  • Develop a configuration plan for cloud resources to support scalable web services
  • Apply appropriate countermeasures and prevention techniques to secure a web application
  • Design Intelligent Cloud based Web application to support modern business requirements

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT202 OR admission to P1B OR admission to 70J. P1B and 70J student will need to complete a module.

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:

  • 1 x 2 hours Online Lecture per week
  • 1 x 2 hours Tutorial per week
  • 2-4 hours Self Study per week
AssessmentLab Tutorials (10%)|Quiz 1 (20%)|Quiz 2 (20%)|Assignment 1 (25%)|Assignment 2 (25%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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