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SIT120 - Introduction to Responsive Web Apps

Year:

2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Shiva Pokhrel
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1 hour class per week, 1 x 2 hour practical per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 1 hour scheduled online class/workshop per week.

Content

In SIT120 students will develop foundational knowledge of and basic skills related to responsive web app design and development. Students will learn basic networking protocols and fundamentals for web, HTML, CSS and advanced frameworks such as Vue in order to build web apps both for desktop and mobile devices. Students will develop an understanding of how web infrastructure, design and programming work together, as well as learn fundamentals of responsive and progressive web design and deployment.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1 Demonstrate an understanding of networking protocols and fundamentals for web infrastructure  GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO2

 Apply knowledge of enhanced web design skills to create responsive web design concept and professional plan  GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

 Apply knowledge of advanced frameworks and algorithms to implement a responsive web app. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
ULO4

 

 Develop a portfolio that demonstrates evidence of emerging skills in mobile computing technologies and web development frameworks for professional practice. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Weighting (% total mark for unit) Indicative due week
Project plan, analysis and design Written project proposal, 2,000-4,000 words 30% Week 3
Practical portfolio Weekly written progress reports 30% Week 7
Project implementation and presentation Project handover, and oral presentation 40% (30% project implementation, 10% presentation) Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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