BN332 - Enterprise Web Systems

Credit Points: 15 credit points

Workload: 48 hours

Prerequisite: BN232 Advanced Network Programming and BN331 Software Quality Assurance and Testing

Co-requisite: N/A

Aims & Objectives

This is a sixth trimester core unit out of a total of 24 units in the Bachelor of Networking with Major in Software Engineering (BNet (SE)). This unit addresses the BNet (SE) learning outcomes and complements other courses in a related field by developing students’ knowledge and skills in enterprise computing. For further course information refer to: http://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/programs/bachelor-networking. This unit is part of the AQF Level 7 (BNet) course.

This unit introduces students to the software-driven web-based enterprise applications using various tools including enterprise computing platforms such as Jakarta EE and other enterprise computing technologies.
The students are also exposed to XML and messaging, security design and implementation for enterprise computing systems, operational management of enterprise computing systems. The students will be able to apply their knowledge in advanced software technologies to develop a web-based enterprise system in their final major assessment task.

This unit will cover the following topics:

  • Enterprise computing development environment 
  • User experience design principles 
  • User experience design implementations
  • User support with data persistence 
  • Modularization in enterprise applications 
  • Semi-structured data manipulations 
  • Inter-program messaging 
  • Security design and implementation
  • Deployment artefacts
  • Operational management of enterprise applications

Learning Outcomes

4.1 Course Learning Outcomes
The Course learning outcomes applicable to this unit are listed on the Melbourne Institute of Technology’s website: www.mit.edu.au 
4.2 Unit Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this unit students should be able to:
a. Demonstrate cohesive understanding of web-based enterprise computing using appropriate software technologies.
b. Search, select, and apply appropriate software technologies to develop a web-based multi-tier enterprise-system with interactive user interface.
c. Integrate and synthesize existing and new software and hardware components to build a web-based enterprise system in consideration of user experience design.
d. Evaluate and critique existing and new enterprise system with demonstrated understanding of technical innovations and technological landscapes.
e. Collaborate in a professional team of ICT engineers in establishing a web-based enterprise system.

Weekly Topics

Week # Topic Technology References
1 Introduction of enterprising computing  
2 Enterprise computing development environment Jakarta Enterprise Edition (EE) or an alternative
3 User experience design principles Java Server Faces (JSF) or an alternative to render HTML
4 User experience design implementations REST and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) or an alternative
5 Data persistence in web systems Java Persistence API (JPA) or an alternative
6 Modularization in enterprise applications Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) or an alternative
7 Semi-structured data manipulations XML Data or other semi structured data examples
8 Inter-program messaging Java Message Services (JMS) or an alternative
9 Security design and implementation  
10 Deployment artefacts  
11 Operational management of enterprise applications  
12 Future of enterprise multi-tier computing with case examples  

*Lab technology may change subject to the course requirements.

Assessment

Assessment Task Due Date A B Learning Outcomes Assessed
Project-Based Major Assignment (developing an enterprise web software system following through the software development life cycle) Week 12 60% - a-e
Final Examination (2 hours) End of trimester - 40% a-e
TOTALS   60% 40%  

Task Type: Type A: unsupervised, Type B: supervised.

Class Participation and Contribution
This unit has class participation and student contribution as an assessment. The assessment task and marking rubric will follow the Guidelines on Assessing Class Participation (https://www.mit.edu.au/about-us/governance/institute-rules-policies-and-plans/policies-procedures-and-guidelines/Guidelines_on_Assessing_Class_Participation). Further details will be provided in the assessment specification on the type of assessment tasks and the marking rubrics.

Presentations (if applicable)
For presentations conducted in class, students are required to wear business attire.

Textbook and Reference Materials

Textbook:

  • Späth, Peter. Beginning Jakarta EE: Enterprise Edition for Java: From Novice to Professional. Germany, Apress, 2019.

References:

  • Kulkarni, R, Java EE 8 Development with Eclipse, Packt Publishing, June 2018.

Adopted Reference Style: IEEE

Graduate Attributes

MIT is committed to ensure the course is current, practical and relevant so that graduates are “work ready” and equipped for life-long learning. In order to accomplish this, the MIT Graduate Attributes identify the required knowledge, skills and attributes that prepare students for the industry.
The level to which Graduate Attributes covered in this unit are as follows:

Ability to communicate Independent and Lifelong Learning Ethics Analytical and Problem Solving Cultural and Global Awareness Team work Specialist knowledge of a field of study

Legend

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The attribute is covered by theory and practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students always play an active role, e.g. workshops, lab submissions, assignments, demonstrations, tests, examinations.
The attribute is covered by theory or practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students mostly play an active role, e.g. discussions, reading, intepreting documents, tests, examinations.
The attribute is discussed in theory or practice; it is addressed by assessed activities in which the students may play an active role, e.g. lectures and discussions, reading, interpretation, workshops, presentations.
The attribute is presented as a side issue in theory or practice; it is not specifically assessed, but it is addressed by activities such as lectures or tutorials.
The attribute is not considered, there is no theory or practice or activities associated with this attribute.