SIT120 - Introduction to Responsive Web Apps
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Art Suwanwiwat |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | SIT102 |
| Incompatible with: | SITM120 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour online lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 1 hour online lecture per week (recordings provided), 1 x 2 hour online practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
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 web design frameworks such as Vue 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.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of networking protocols and fundamentals for web infrastructure. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply knowledge of enhanced web design skills to create responsive web design concept and professional plan. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Apply knowledge of advanced frameworks and algorithms to implement a responsive web app. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| 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 |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Portfolio | Learning portfolio consisting of website designs, code, and reports | 100% | Week 12 |
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.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the portfolio.
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.
Unit Fee Information
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