COMPSCI 719 : Programming with Web Technologies

Science

2025 Semester Two (1255) (30 POINTS)

Course Prescription

An examination of developing web-based applications. Client-side technologies: HTML, CSS and Javascript. Server-side technologies to support dynamic Web pages and data access. Fundamental relational database concepts and design techniques. Principles of Web-application design. HCI considerations and mobile clients. Students will build a Web-based application that dynamically generates content involving relational database access.

Course Overview

This intensive hands-on course complements Programming for Industry by focusing on the development of web-based applications, which are hugely prevalent in the modern world. Knowledge of design principles and technologies for web-based applications, coupled with associated practical skills, is invaluable to individuals intending to work in the IT industry. This course introduces the key client-side technologies HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as server-side technologies to support dynamic web pages and relational database access. Students will also learn about the usability of web-based user interfaces, and the use of mobile apps in a web application.

This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology and the 240pt Master of Information Technology.

This course is not available for part-time study in Semester One or Late Year Term.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: People and Place
Capability 2: Sustainability
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 7: Collaboration
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the anatomy of Web-based software applications. (Capability 3)
  2. Describe the open standards upon which Web-based applications are built such as HTTP, HTML and URIs. (Capability 3)
  3. Construct simple Web-based client applications using contemporary client-side technologies: HTML, CSS and JavaScript. (Capability 3, 4 and 5)
  4. Create applications with dynamic web pages using SvelteKit, Node.js, and relational databases. (Capability 3, 4 and 5)
  5. Demonstrate effective communication, as exhibited by actively participating in class discussions and group activities. (Capability 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)
  6. Justify the decisions made to develop Web-based applications that adhere to established usability principles, as exhibited by successfully demonstrating the thinking process throughout the course. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Coursework 100% Group & Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6
Coursework

Special Requirements

The full-time variant of this course runs from 10 - 5pm, Monday - Friday. All sessions are compulsory. Note that some of the industry workshops will be in the evenings.

The part-time variant is 100% online and has Zoom sessions from 6pm - 8pm Monday - Thursday.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 30-point course and students are expected to spend at least 20 hours per week involved in each 30-point course that they are enrolled in. Students are expected to complete this course in one semester.

The full-time variant of this course runs from 10 - 5pm, Monday - Friday. All sessions are compulsory.

The part-time variant is 100% online and has Zoom sessions from 6pm - 8pm Monday - Thursday. Lecturer-delivered sessions are highly recommended and will supplement the course material on Canvas. Tutor office hours are also highly recommended if you have any questions and require one-on-one assistance.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience or Online

This course is offered in two delivery modes:

Full-time: Campus Experience

Attendance is required at all scheduled activities to receive credit for components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events.
Attendance on campus is required for all tests.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Part-time: Online

Attendance is highly encouraged at scheduled online activities.
The course will include live online events including group discussions/tutorials/lectures and these will be recorded.
Attendance on campus is not required.
Where possible, study material will be available at course commencement. Where not possible, they will instead be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

There is no prescribed textbook. Readings and supplemental materials will be distributed in class as needed. Students are also advised to take advantage of the extensive software resources made available for this course.

Student Feedback

During the course Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the staff responsible for the course and staff-student consultative committees.

At the end of the course students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback.

Your feedback helps to improve the course and its delivery for all students.

Feedback is welcomed throughout the course.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Copyright

The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.

You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

The delivery mode may change depending on COVID restrictions. Any changes will be communicated through Canvas.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 02/11/2024 08:23 a.m.