ITC557 Web Based Information Systems PG (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Web based information systems, such as online databases, Intranet systems and electronic commerce systems, are conceptually different from traditional web sites, which are based on static documents. This subject covers in some detail the process of developing a web based information system, including object modelling, user-interface design, database design and programming. The use of commercial technologies for developing database driven web sites is emphasised.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC557
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
(ITC411 or ITC125 or ITC525 ) and (ITC206 or ITC421 or ITC429 ) and (ITC102 or ITC402 or ITC412 or ITC545 ) and (ITC114 or ITC202 or ITC423 )
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have completed subject ITC357
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to define a web based information system (WBIS), differentiate between such systems and conventional web sites and analyse the appropriateness of each for a given problem;
- be able to contrast the various client-server architectures for web-based information systems;
- be able to use object modelling techniques to describe the structure and information flow of various types of web based information system;
- be able to critically analyse the WBIS design process provided and identify alternative approaches;
- be able to develop a small web based information system using HTML forms, Java Servlets, and session management;
- be able to develop a small database driven web based information system using Java Servlets, Java Server Pages, Java Beans and Microsoft Access;
- be able to explain the server administration and security issues in managing a WBIS and discuss alternative server architectures and alternative approaches to security;
- be able to discuss the emerging role of B2B systems, web services frameworks and XML; and
- be able to critically analyse platforms and tools for developing a WBIS and compare their strengths and weaknesses.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
1.Web based information systems: Examples, applications and architecture 2.HTTP, Forms, Server-Side Programming and CGI 3.Alternatives to CGI: Java Servlets and server APIs 4.Browser detection, state, cookies and redirects 5.Java Server Pages 6.Using Java Beans with Servlets and JSP 7.Designing web systems 8.Database access using Servlets or JSP 9.Displaying Tabular Data using JSP, Beans and JSTL 10.Security of web systems 11.Web services and XML.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.