FI1BDP175 Semester Project 1
FI1BDP175 Semester Project 1
- Course description
- Course codeFI1BDP175
- Level of study5.1
- Program of studyBack-End Development 1
- Credits7.5
- Course coordinatorFrederick Johannes Botha, Joshua Wiggill
The semester concludes with a graded project where the candidate must demonstrate practical skills and competence from courses in the first semester. Candidates work independently or in a group on a project, which must be planned, documented and executed according to project criteria. The aim is to carry out a practical project of elements from the previous courses to develop a web-based solution to a provided business case using a provided API. The candidate also prepares a project plan and an individual reflection report documenting the process and choices made along the way.
The project challenges candidates to use and combine accumulated competence from the previous courses and showcase how they can complete larger projects, either individually or across disciplinary boundaries. Candidates are challenged to think and work holistically, which provides a solid platform for further learning and understanding of the developer field.
The candidate:
- has knowledge of the industry and is familiar with the workflow and methodologies that apply for the back-end development field
- can update his/her knowledge of the back-end development through the subjects and topics in the first semester
- understands the importance of back-end development in a societal and value-creation perspective
The candidate:
- can apply vocational knowledge of general-purpose planning techniques and tools to a software project
- can apply vocational knowledge of Git tools and process to all stages of the project lifecycle
- masters the use of JavaScript code as means to build a complete solution for a specified task
- can find information and material that is relevant to accessing and display data from existing REST service
- can study and document his/her own work and identify programming related issues in a larger project, and correctly identify and design means to resolve these issues
In this course, the following teaching and learning methods can be applied, but are not limited to:
- Lecture: Educator-led presentations or activities providing knowledge, skills, or general competencies in the subject area.
- Group work: Collaborative activities where students work together to solve problems or complete tasks.
- Tutoring: One-on-one or small group sessions with an instructor for personalized guidance and support.
- Student presentations: Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of course material by presenting to peers.
- Online lessons: Digital content delivered via an online learning platform.
- Guidance: Individualized advice and direction from instructors to support students in their learning journey.
- Workshops: Practical sessions focused on hands-on application of theoretical concepts or skills.
- Self-study: Independent study where students engage with course material on their own without any teacher support.
Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.