This unit (VIT1204) covers all the necessary skills and knowledge required for students to develop and host database driven web applications on a production web server. Students practice key concepts of web development and server management using industry relevant technologies and tools.
Content includes: developing dynamic web applications with OOP PHP; using popular web frameworks to enhance the features of web applications; build a RESTful API; setup, configure, deploy and manage a production web server.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
VIT1204
Prerequisites
VIT1101 - Web Development and CMS
VIT1102 - Introduction to Programming
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Use the PHP language to develop dynamic web pages; | ||
| 2. | Apply object-oriented programming in the development of web applications; | ||
| 3. | Use web frameworks to enhance the features of web applications; and | ||
| 4. | Manage a production web server. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work | Workshop tasks (x3) | 30% |
| Assignment | Case Study - Web Server Application | 30% |
| Test | Tests (x2) | 40% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work | Laboratory Work Workshop tasks (x3) | 30% |
| Assignment | Case Study - Web Server Application | 30% |
| Test | Tests (x2) | 40% |
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