Program Overview

Introduction to Intelligent and Secure Web Development Unit

The Intelligent and Secure Web Development unit, coded as KIT214, is designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of developing secure and intelligent cloud-based web applications. This unit covers topics and technologies related to Cloud Computing, such as virtual machines, Linux, Apache server, and web services with scripting languages like PHP or NodeJS.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Intelligent and Secure Web Development
• Unit Code: KIT214
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Information and Communication Technology
• Discipline: Information & Communication Technology
• Coordinator: Doctor Lindsay Wells
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with specific UN Sustainable Development Goals, though the exact goals are not specified in the provided context.

Availability

The unit is available in various locations and study periods:

• Location: Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online
• Study Period: Semester 2
• Attendance Options: On-campus, Off-Campus, International students, Domestic students

Key Dates

• Start Date: 6/7/2026
• Census Date: 28/7/2026
• WW Date: 31/8/2026
• End Date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this unit, students will be able to:

• Explain security and performance issues in traditional and cloud-based web applications
• Develop a configuration plan for cloud resources to support scalable web services
• Apply appropriate countermeasures and prevention techniques to secure a web application
• Design Intelligent Cloud-based Web applications to support modern business requirements

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,919.00

Requisites

• Prerequisites: KIT202 or admission to P1B or admission to 70J. Students admitted to P1B and 70J will need to complete a module.

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern:
  • On-Campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: 1 x 2 hours Online Lecture per week, 1 x 2 hours Tutorial per week, 2-4 hours Self Study per week
• Assessment: Lab Tutorials (10%), Quiz 1 (20%), Quiz 2 (20%), Assignment 1 (25%), Assignment 2 (25%)

Textbooks

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.