Web and Database Development

Course aim

Students will be able to create a computer solution incorporating a rigorously modelled relational database and a soundly architected web interface.

Course content

Introduction to databases; Relational Model, Relational Algebra; SQL
Database design (conceptual design, logical design and normalization), Physical database design
Interfacing Databases
DOM
Web development
HTML, CSS
Web Integrated Development Environments
Security
Introduction to Web Architectures
Web design - accessibility, layout, navigation, the information architecture.

Textbook(s)

T. Connolly and C. Begg 2009, Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation and Management, 5th, Addison Wesley

Prerequisite(s)

Problem Solving and Programming or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	3 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (On-line materials, moderated discussions and other on-line interactions)	N/A x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (INTENSIVE)
Computer Practical	4 hours x 7 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 7 weeks
Workshop	6 hours x 7 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment (development of a company website), Examination, In tutorial work (for 10 of the tutorials), Laboratory checkpoints (2 in each of 10 laboratory sessions), On-line test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.