Informatics 2: Programming on the Web

This subject is not offered in 2011.

• 615-240 Concepts of Software Development 2 (prior to 2009).

Students who have passed either of the following subjects are not permitted to enrol in this subject

• 433-171 Introduction to Programming (prior to 2008)
• 433-151 Introduction to Programming (Advanced)(prior to 2008)

Many aspects of our lives are entangled in the world-wide web of data. Students will explore various computational methods to represent, transform and make sense of this network of data.

Students should learn the nuts and bolts of the Web, the structure of the Web, systems for managing information in a shared environment, and social aspects of networked computing.

A series of workshops together with individual and team projects will provided students with practical experience in solving data-intensive problems involving computers, people and the Web.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• solve practical information management tasks using programming and web technologies;
• manipulate live web-based data;
• implement and evaluate solutions using web technologies;
• use web technologies to collaborate with fellow team members;
• communicate results effectively using web technologies.

A three-stage project (50%) expected to take 48 hours, with stages due at one-third, at two-thirds and at the end of semester. About half of the project is to be done individually and the rest in groups. An additional assessment component is a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (50%).

Both of the continuous assessment and the final exam components must be passed in order to pass the subject overall.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• analyse and solve real-world problems with computers;

• provide clear and constructive critique of other students' work;

• discern quality with respect to the goals of the subject;

• synthesise information and communicate results effectively; and

• work effectively as a member of a project team.

This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.

Students who can demonstrate substantial knowledge of spreadsheets and programming, can apply to sit the proficiency test for Informatics 1. Students who satisfactorily complete the test may be eligible to enrol in Informatics 2. Satisfactory completion of the test qualifies a student for a prerequisite waiver into Informatics 2, but does not entitle a student to course credit for Informatics 1. Please contact the subject coordinator for more information on the proficiency test.

Previously known as INFO10002 (600-152) Informatics 2: People, Data and the Web (prior to 2011)