32516 Internet Programming
6cp; availability: Internetworking program students onlyPostgraduate
This subject introduces students to the specifics of the World Wide Web and Internet-based programming. The evolution of the Internet and its technical foundation is studied, as well as basic techniques for presenting data, text and pictures on the World Wide Web. The client/server paradigm is explored in detail, featuring website design and construction using html (Hypertext Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor), MySQL (Backend Database), JavaScript and Java Applets.
The subject also introduces the concept of concurrent programming. In the course, students learn how to use threading in Java to design advanced graphical user interfaces. This subject also introduces some existing tools that can be used for website design and administration. It provides a sound basis for understanding how the WWW functions, how to construct webpages and how to write software for the WWW using scripting techniques and the Java programming language.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,500.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
