FI1BDP175 Semester Project 1
FI1BDP175 Semester Project 1
- Course description
- Course CodeFI1BDP175
- Level of Study5.1
- Program of StudyBack-End Development 1
- Credits7.5
- Study Plan 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
Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.
Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.
Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester Project | Grade A-F | Individual | 4 Week(s) |