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HIT326 - Database-Driven Web Applications

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Information Technology

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (HIT226)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

BIS234

Unit Description

Modern websites incorporate databases to enable dynamic interaction between information and people. In this unit students learn how to create database-driven websites with an emphasis on server side scripting and interaction techniques. Security, legal and privacy considerations are covered. Prior knowledge of database and web technologies is needed for this unit. This unit combines the necessary knowledge from both areas to enable students to develop applications to meet the demands of current IT industry.

This unit is reliant on on-line materials. Students must have access to a reliable high-speed broadband connection.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate the ability to write, debug and test an interactive web based application that connects to an underlying database using both client and server side programming.
2.	Apply database concepts to web application development.
3.	Evaluate security and privacy issues to ensure that appropriate session state and validation techniques are implemented.
4.	Work independently and with others to successfully complete a project.
5.	Demonstrate problem-solving techniques through creative thinking to solve client centred issues.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Individual Lab Assessment (300 words)	6%	3
2.	Mid-semester test (2 hours)	30%	3,4,5
3.	Group Project proposal (500 - 600 words per student)	14%	1,2,3,4,5
4.	Group Web application report - (1,750 - 1,900 words per student)	50%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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