Web Frameworks and Dynamic Data (11841.1)

Required texts

Unit readings will be available on Canvas.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Use of AI in This Unit
The use of AI tools, such as large language models or code assistants, is permitted and even encouraged in this unit as part of the modern web development workflow. However, students must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Transparency: All use of AI tools must be clearly documented in your submissions. This includes specifying which parts of your work were created with AI assistance and which tools were used.
2. Critical Evaluation: Students are required to critically evaluate the AI-generated content. This means reviewing, testing, and potentially modifying the AI suggestions to ensure they meet the project requirements and follow best practices.
3. Reflection: For each written component, include a brief reflection (200-300 words) on how you used AI tools. Discuss the benefits and limitations you encountered, any challenges in implementing AI suggestions, and how the use of AI impacted your learning process.
4. Original Contribution: While AI can be used for idea generation, code snippets, or problem-solving assistance, the overall design, implementation, and integration of your project must demonstrate your own understanding and decision-making.
5. Learning Outcomes: Remember that the unit's learning outcomes focus on your ability to analyse, implement, and evaluate web technologies. Your work should clearly demonstrate these skills, regardless of AI usage.

The ability to effectively leverage AI tools while maintaining critical thinking and problem-solving skills is a valuable competency in modern web development. This approach aims to prepare you for real-world scenarios where you may use similar tools professionally.

Note that we reserve the right to request further explanation or demonstration of your understanding of any part of your submitted work.

Special assessment requirements

Resubmission

This unit has substantial opportunities for feedback and self-assessment, and so students who have fully participated in the unit activities are unlikely to fail. In some cases, resubmission of a failed assignment will be possible if the assessment item can feasibly be brought up to a pass level. A typical example might be an assignment that fails due to a missing component that can readily be supplied in a resubmission. The maximum grade for a resubmitted assessment item is 50%. Resubmissions are given at the discretion of the unit convenor and must be applied for in writing (via email) within one week of the assessment grade being released.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

The tutorials follow a design studio structure, where formative feedback is given on assessment items, therefore attendance within the tutorial times is crucial to succeeding in this unit. 

Participation requirements

None. 

Required IT skills

Students must already have some knowledge of javascript, HTML and CSS.

This is a practical unit; students must write their own code. 

In-unit costs

Students may incur costs associated with domain registration and web hosting.

You may require access to some Adobe Creative Cloud programs to complete this unit successfully. Access to the required software is provided in on-campus computer labs only. If you are studying remotely you will be required to purchase an Adobe CC subscription. Student discounts are available, please see the Adobe website for details: https://www.adobe.com/au/creativecloud/buy/students.html

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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