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HIT237 - Building Interactive Software

2027

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Information Technology

Credit Points

Unit Level

200

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (HIT137)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit covers advanced object-oriented and architectural concepts associated with a platform-independent software framework for building interactive, scalable Web-based applications. Students will develop practical skills in request routing, data persistence, and separating business logic from presentation, while critically evaluating and applying industry-relevant architectural patterns. The unit also introduces essential Web application development practices, including custom exception handling, unit testing, and secure application design. Assessments evaluate both group and individual competencies within collaborative group-based projects that reflect real-world software development practices.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply industry-relevant Web application development tools and architectural patterns.
2.	Solve real-world problems by building interactive object-oriented software solutions.
3.	Create scalable, robust, and secure Web applications.
4.	Apply essential Web application development practices.
5.	Demonstrate problem-solving techniques through creative thinking strategies in a teamwork environment.
6.	Document the development process using industry-standard documentation processes.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Group Project Plan (250 words per student)	10%	5,6'
2.	Application Development Group Project 1 (including individually-assessed components equivalent to 1000 words per student).	40%	1,2,3,4,5,6'
3.	Application Development Group Project 2 (including individually-assessed components equivalent to 1250 words per student).	50%	1,2,3,4,5,6'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2027	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2027	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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