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<p>Students learn backend software design and secure API development, while also mastering testing and debugging processes. Students also examine development methodologies and build upon existing knowledge of version control and database queries. Throughout this subject, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical software construction tasks and projects. This holistic approach ensures that they are not only prepared for subsequent software development subjects but are also conversant with current industry-relevant technologies for career pathways in Back-End Development such as Software Tester/Reviewer or DevOps Engineer.</p>
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<p>· Version Control using Git</p>
<p>· JavaScript</p>
<p>· Node.js Framework</p>
<p>· Secure API Development – JWS and OAUTH</p>
<p>· Unit and Integration Testing</p>
<p>· Advanced SQL</p>
<p>· Server Programming (Python and Javascript)</p>
<p>. Agile Methodology SCRUM</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Students learn backend software design and secure API development, while also mastering testing and debugging processes. Students also examine development methodologies and build upon existing knowledge of version control and database queries. Throughout this subject, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical software construction tasks and projects. This holistic approach ensures that they are not only prepared for subsequent software development subjects but are also conversant with current industry-relevant technologies for career pathways in Back-End Development such as Software Tester/Reviewer or DevOps Engineer.</p>
Unit content
<p>· Version Control using Git</p> <p>· JavaScript</p> <p>· Node.js Framework</p> <p>· Secure API Development – JWS and OAUTH</p> <p>· Unit and Integration Testing</p> <p>· Advanced SQL</p> <p>· Server Programming (Python and Javascript)</p> <p>. Agile Methodology SCRUM</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itwsu3028">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH2306" target="_blank">ITECH2306</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Demonstrate agile software development practices and processes in a group setting.</p>
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<p>Plan, develop, and implement unit and integration tests.</p>
A1
<p>Apply programming skills to develop and deploy an event-driven software architecture in a web server environment.</p>
A2
<p>Apply secure API practices to control access to online resources</p>
A3
<p>Create a Software Design Document to propose, justify and plan software development.</p>
A4
<p>Implement web server and service management techniques for the purpose of achieving service-level agreements.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Software Design document</p>
<p>Project Proposal</p>
<p>10%</p>
K1, S1, A3
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<p>Code commits and code review x 4 </p>
<p>Code Reviews</p>
<p>20%</p>
K1, S1, A1, A2, A3, A4
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<p>Major Software Project</p>
<p>Applied Project</p>
<p>30%</p>
K1, S1, A1, A2, A3, A4
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<p>2 hour final exam</p>
<p>Final Exam</p>
<p>40%</p>
K1, S1, A1, A2, A3, A4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itwsu3028">View unit fees</a>
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