IMS5401

Web-based systems development ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: M Atchison

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Evening)

Synopsis: This unit aims to provide students with a broad understanding of web-based information systems. It examines the following main areas: the basic technologies associated with the internet and the world-wide web, and their influence on web-based information systems; the development processes required to build systems which make use of web and internet technologies; analysis and design issues and techniques for web-based systems . The emphasis throughout the unit will be on providing an overview of topics, rather than examining any one topic in great depth. There will be a strong emphasis on practical demonstration of the concepts being studied.

Assessment: Practical Assignments: 50% + Formal Supervised Assessment: 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: IMS9001, IMS9003, IMS9049 or equivalent

Prohibitions: IMS4401, BUS9002, MMS5030, MMS5405