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CSC301 Full Stack Web Development

Course Coordinator:Miguel Canizares (mcanizares@usc.edu.au) School:School of Science, Technology and Engineering

2023Semester 1

UniSC Sunshine Coast

UniSC Moreton Bay

 Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Online

 Online You can do this course without coming onto campus, unless your program has specified a mandatory onsite requirement.

Please go to unisc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

Modern web apps and websites involve the design and development of both the front-end view representation and backend server support. This course teaches you relevant skills for developing, managing, and integrating both ends to build complete web apps. You will learn about key technologies in the course including JavaScript and AJAX, Web server and Database server, HTTP protocol, RESTful APIs, and server-side development framework. Knowledge of HTML and CSS is assumed.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Learning materials – Pre-recorded concept videos and associated activity 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – On-Campus Computer workshop 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Online
Learning materials – Pre-recorded concept videos and associated activity 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Online Computer workshop 2hrs Week 1 13 times

Course Topics

  • JavaScript and AJAX
  • DOM programming
  • Web server and Database server
  • HTTP and RESTful APIs
  • Server-side development framework

What level is this course?

300 Level (Graduate)

Demonstrating coherence and breadth or depth of knowledge and skills. Independent application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Meeting professional requirements and AQF descriptors for the degree. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory or developing knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally undertaken in the third or fourth full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming...
1 Explain key components and technologies in developing complete Web apps Knowledgeable
2 Configure a working Web and Database server Empowered
3 Develop a complete Web app, including both front-end and backend, to address the given equirements Creative and critical thinker
Engaged
4 Evaluate and compare different solutions in the full stack development regarding real use cases Creative and critical thinker
Empowered
5 Report the design, implementation, and evaluation of the proposed solutions in written communication Engaged

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

CSC202 and DES222

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

Microcredential Information

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Students will complete individual weekly workshop activities under the guidance of the workshop facilitator, providing opportunities for rapid formative feedback throughout the semester.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Practical / Laboratory Skills, and Written Piece Individual 20% 
Code implementation and 500 words
 Week 5 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 2 Examination - not Centrally Scheduled Individual 40% 
2 Hours
 Week 12 Online Test (Quiz)
All 3 Artefact - Technical and Scientific, and Written Piece Individual 40% 
Code implementation and 1000 words
 Exam Period Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All - Assessment Task 1:Front-end development
Goal: 
Apply front-end skills to develop web pages that interact with the given web services
Product: Practical / Laboratory Skills, and Written Piece
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
You will be presented with a web-related challenge, and will use front-end skills to develop web pages.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Application of the full stack technology
 1
2 
Develop front-end web pages that communicate with the back-end servers
 3
Generic Skills: 
Problem solving, Applying technologies
All - Assessment Task 2:Examination
Goal: 
The exam will develop your ability to independently apply your skills and knowledge to solve familiar problem-based questions with confidence within a set time limit.
Product: Examination - not Centrally Scheduled
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
This examination consists of a set of questions on the use of full stack technology. The questions are based on tutorial activities and learning materials.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Application of full stack development
 1
2 
Selection, adaption, and design of solutions using principles of full stack technology
 2 3 4
3 
Comparison and evaluation of given full stack development designs
 4
Generic Skills: 
Problem solving, Applying technologies
All - Assessment Task 3:Full stack development
Goal: 
Apply full stack skills to develop complete web apps
Product: Artefact - Technical and Scientific, and Written Piece
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
You will explore a case study and apply your knowledge of full stack development to design, justify and develop a web app to meet the case study requirements. Besides the code, a report with 1000 words on design decisions is required.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Configuration and deployment of backend Web and database servers
 2
2 
Design and development of a complete Web app regarding the case study
 3
3 
Selection, adaption and design of solutions using various technologies in full stack development
 4
4 
Accurate communication and reporting of the proposed solution.
 5
Generic Skills: 
Communication, Problem solving, Applying technologies

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

You need regular access to the resource(s) below. Many texts are available as ebooks through the Library at no additional cost.

Required? Author Year Title Edition Publisher
Recommended Chris Northwood 2018 The Full Stack Developer n/a Apress

Specific requirements

Not applicable

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation. It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline. This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person. You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: - 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

Links to relevant University policy and procedures

For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:

  • Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs
  • Review of Assessment and Final Grades
  • Supplementary Assessment
  • Central Examinations
  • Deferred Examinations
  • Student Conduct
  • Students with a Disability

For more information, visit https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching

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UniSC is committed to excellence in teaching, research and engagement in an environment that is inclusive, inspiring, safe and respectful. The Student Charter sets out what students can expect from the University, and what in turn is expected of students, to achieve these outcomes.

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