Course Title: Build a dynamic website
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: COSC7369C
Course Title: Build a dynamic website
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5341 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Val Christou
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5076
Course Contact Email: val.christou@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Name: Catherine Han Lin
Contact: catherinehan.lin@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925-1336
Consultation Time: Available from the teacher on first day of class
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and design websites to meet technical requirements.
It applies to individuals working as web developers who are responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and testing of websites.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTWEB501 Build a dynamic website |
Element: |
1. Define and analyse the technical requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the business requirements and appropriate standards |
Element: |
2. Produce the software design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Produce a hierarchy of the website showing navigation |
Element: |
3. Develop the website to the specified design |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Create the software components of the website |
Element: |
4. Test the web application |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Test the website against the requirements |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
Learning activities will include laboratory-based sessions on a variety of topics as shown in the weekly breakdown. Learning activities will generally consist of practical computer exercises based on teacher handouts. Students should attend all sessions.
Students will also be expected to undertake work on a variety of activities for homework.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed holistically along with ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) Integrate database with a website
The Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows:
Induction Session
Prior to training commencement a program level induction session will be conducted that comprises the following:
• Program overview and requirements
• MyRMIT/Blackboard
• Overview of assessment requirements
• Pre-Training Review including:
- Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
- Assessment of current skills and knowledge
• Competency/Grading Criteria
• Plagiarism
• Appeals
• Extensions
• Feedback
• Privacy
• Submission requirements
• Resubmission policy
• Where to get support
• Student responsibilities
Course Delivery:
The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Week |
Week Commencing | Topics | Assessment | Competencies Delivered |
1 |
8th Feb 2016 |
Introduction to the Course including: |
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ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
2 |
15th Feb 2016 | Review how PHP & servers operate Introduction to PHP |
ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
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3 |
22nd Feb 2016 |
Review SQL |
Assessment 1 – individual project specification issued | ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
4 |
29th Feb 2016 |
PHP concepts Review SQL |
ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
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5 |
7th March 2016 |
PHP concepts PHP & database connectivity Review SQL |
Assessment 1– individual project (database) due | ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
6 |
14th March 2016 |
PHP concepts PHP & database connectivity SQL: select |
ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
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| 7a | 21st March 2016 |
HTML,CSS, PHP & Database Individual project work (assessment 1) |
Assessment 1 - individual project draft check (website) | ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
| Mid Semester Break 24th-30th March 2016 inclusive | ||||
| 7b |
28th March 2016 |
HTML,CSS, PHP & Database Thurs 31/03 & Fri 1/04 - Self Paced Online activities |
ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
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| 8 | 4th April 2016 |
HTML, CSS, PHP, Database SQL: select, insert, update Individual project work (assessment 1) |
Assessment 1– individual project draft check (website) | ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
| 9 | 11th April 2016 |
HTML,CSS, PHP & Database Individual project work (assessment 1) |
Assessment 1– individual project due Assessment 2 – group project specification issued |
ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
| 10 | 18th April 2016 |
Individual project presentations & interviews | Assessment 1 – individual project, teacher / student project interviews | ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
| 11 | 25th April 2016 |
HTML, CSS, PHP, Database SQL: select, insert, update, delete Group project work (assessment 2) |
ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
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| 12 | 2nd May 2016 | PHP concepts - sessions. |
ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
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| 13 | 9th May 2016 |
PHP concepts - OO approach | Assessment 2 – group project draft check | ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
14 |
16th May 2016 |
PHP concepts - OO approach Group project work (assessment 2) |
Assessment 2 – Group Project Due | ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
15 |
23rd May 2016 |
Group project interview | Assessment 2 – Group project , teacher / student interview | ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
| 16 | 30th May 2016 | Course & assessment feedback. Re-submission of work if required | ICTWEB501 (COSC7369C) ICTDBS504 (COSC7372C) |
You will receive feedback two weeks from the due date of each task. If required, resubmissions are due by the end of the following week.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
There is no prescribed text book for this course. However the following book is recommended for references: |
978-067232916 |
Other Resources
Materials will include articles, web links and worksheets, which will be made available through the Blackboard portal.
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- analyse the technical requirements for a dynamic web site
- produce software design specifications
- create a website, using efficient and effective code to meet the technical requirements, and test and document a website against the requirements.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must:
- summarise the principles of analysis and design
- outline programming control and design structures, and object-oriented programming
- explain web programming concepts, including:
- authentication and web security
- hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)
- session management
- stateless programming.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the website technologies field of work, and include access to:
- a development environment
- a server
- a database server
- browsers.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
Overview of Assessment
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed holistically along with (COSC7372C) ICTDBS504 Integrate database with a website.
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency to be deemed competent.
A range of assessment methods are used to assess practical skills and knowledge, for example:
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
- review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment
- demonstration of techniques
Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the following is essential:
Evidence of the ability to:
- analyse the technical requirements for a dynamic web site
- produce software design specifications
- create a website, using efficient and effective code to meet the technical requirements, and test and document a website against the requirements.
Assessment Tasks
There are 2 assessment tasks in this course. You must complete all assessment tasks to be deemed competent in this course.
Assessment 1 - Individual Dynamic Website (Due date: Refer to Teaching Schedule)
For this assessment task you are required to develop a dynamic website on a theme of your choice.
· The website will need to connect to a MySQL database consisting of at least one table and demonstrate searching, selecting, inserting, updating and deleting database records using PHP procedural code.
· All data inserted into the database via an HTML form will need to be validated using client-side script (JavaScript) or server-side script (PHP).
· The completed website should be formatted and styled using HTML and CSS and contain a clear navigation.
· Prior to submission, the website must be thoroughly tested in a variety of browsers and uploaded to a hosting server on the Internet.
· A testing document outlining browsers and platforms used for testing is be submitted with the completed project
All students are required to attend an interview with the teacher where they will demonstrate their project and answer questions about the code
Late submissions of the project will be eligible for grading at CAG (Competency Achieved) level only.
Assessment 2 - Group Project (dynamic website) (Due date: Refer to Teaching Schedule)
For this assessment task you are required to form groups of 2 and develop a dynamic website for a business / organization.
· The website will require user registration and login and could include features such as blogs, forums, shopping carts, reviews or other features observed on the Internet.
· The website will need to connect to a MySQL database consisting of multiple tables and demonstrate searching, selecting, inserting, updating and deleting database records.
· You will be expected to demonstrate data validation using client-side script and server-side script.
· The navigation should be based on login and distinguish between administration and user requirements.
· The completed website should be formatted and styled using HTML and CSS.
Prior to submission, the website must be thoroughly tested in a variety of browsers and uploaded to a hosting server on the Internet.
A testing document outlining browsers and platforms used for testing must be submitted with the completed project
All students are required to attend an interview with the teacher where they will demonstrate their project and answer questions about the code
Late submissions of the project will be eligible for grading at CAG (Competency Achieved) level only.
Assessment Matrix
The Assessment Matrix that maps all assessments to the critical aspects of evidence, skills, knowledge and elements are available from the teacher.
Other Information
Submission Requirements
All Assessment tasks need to be submitted via the Learning Hub.
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on blackboard.
• Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w (unresolved)
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Resubmissions (VET Programs):
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Marking Guide (Competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Final Grades Table:
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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