Key facts
UNE unit code: COSC360
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
The web has evolved beyond the simple model of a browser making Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) requests to a server. Many modern web systems are reactive distributed applications that communicate using web protocols, or that use the browser as a platform.
Studying this unit, you will learn to harness the diverse tools of advanced web programming, honing skills that will equip you as an adaptable, responsive designer and programmer.
Using modern web engineering workflows to target the web in a testable manner, practical exercises will help to extend your understanding of how tool chains and both server- and client-side frameworks allow programmers to write complex applications for the web.
You will also explore protocols for full duplex, server-to-server and browser-to-browser communication, you will learn to architect, design and build applications for the modern Web.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
COSC360 requires a knowledge of, and programming experience with, a high level programming language. Experience with the use of the Linux/UNIX operating system is highly recommended.
This unit has an Online Examination option. See assessment information for further details.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- work with advanced features of HTTP and Web protocols, including full duplex and browser-to-browser communication;
- design, develop and deploy scalable web systems that present well-designed APIs;
- use modern front end frameworks and browser features to develop complex web user interfaces;
- use web engineering tools and techniques to target the browser in a testable, maintainable manner; and
- develop systems that use non-relational databases and cloud computing services.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Software development. |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Software development. |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Software development. |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 5% | All offerings | Studio critique. |
| Assessment 5 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Quizzes and exercises. Five (5) at 2% each. |
| Final Examination | Yes | 30% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit.This exam will be online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. More information can be found on our web page at http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/my-course/examinations/olx-project |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Getting MEAN with Mongo, Express, Angular and Node
ISBN: 9781617294754
Holmes, S., Manning Publications 2nd ed. 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Referenced material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
High Performance Browser Networking
ISBN: 9781449344719
Grigorik, I., O'Reilly 2013
Text refers to: All offerings
Play for Java
ISBN: 9781617290909
Leroux, N. and de Kaper, S., Manning Publications 2014
Text refers to: All offerings
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