Key facts
UNE unit code: COSC560
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- 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
COSC560 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;
- utilise modern front end frameworks and browser features to develop complex web user interfaces;
- utilise web engineering tools and techniques to target the browser in a testable, maintainable manner;
- develop and demonstrate systems that use non-relational databases and cloud computing services; and
- analyse and critique alternative web frameworks and designs.
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 - Assurance Task | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Students must pass the Final Examination and also pass the sum of the Final Examination and Assessment 3 in aggregate in order to pass the unit. |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 5% | All offerings | Studio critique. |
| Assessment 5 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Analysis and design task. |
| Final Examination - Assurance Task | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Final Examination. Students must pass the Final Examination and also pass the sum of the Final Examination and Assessment 3 in aggregate in order to pass the unit. There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. |
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 may be 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 may be held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Play for Java
ISBN: 9781617290909
Leroux, N. and de Kaper, S., Manning Publications 2014
Text refers to: All offerings
High Performance Browser Networking
ISBN: 9781449344719
Grigorik, I., O'Reilly 2013
Text refers to: All offerings
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