IFQ582 Rapid Web Development with Databases
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| Unit code: | IFQ582 |
|---|---|
| Equivalent(s): | IFN582 or (IFQ554 and IFQ557) or (IFN554 and IFN557) or (IFN552 and IFN554) or (IFQ552 and IFQ554) |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,116 |
| International unit fee | $5,616 |
Unit Outline: Session 2 2026, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | IFQ582 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | IFN582 or (IFQ554 and IFQ557) or (IFN554 and IFN557) or (IFN552 and IFN554) or (IFQ552 and IFQ554) |
Overview
This foundational unit covers both database management and web application development. It explores core concepts, principles, and skills essential for understanding, designing, and effectively managing databases. You will learn how to transform a conceptual model into a relational database design as well as how to use database querying techniques for data retrieval and manipulation. You will apply your data skills by designing and building an interactive dynamic web application using well-known frameworks such as Bootstrap, and Python-Flask while generating effective, ethical, and culturally sensitive solutions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of database management systems and conceptual data modelling principles to understand, analyse, and capture abstractions of complex data aspects in a business domain.
- Apply standard querying techniques to retrieve and manipulate data.
- Use existing frameworks to develop and implement web applications with a rigorous database design to meet given requirements including being an ethical, and culturally sensitive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
- Apply visual and written communication techniques to explain how the proposed design and solution meets user and data management needs
- Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment, apply teamwork concepts critically reflecting upon personal performance, and the performance of others.
Content
This foundational unit covers both database management and web application development.
In the database component, you will be exposed to the core concepts, principles, techniques, and practices required to model an abstraction of complex data aspects of business domains, to design, develop and manage database in the context of database management systems, and to establish ethical and culturally sensitive solutions to database management problems. This includes:
- Conceptual data modeling: You will learn to develop a conceptual data model of the data aspect of business domains using Object Role Modeling (ORM) technique, and then translate such conceptual data model to a relational database schema.
- Database design, development and management: You will learn to design a database from a relational database schema, and then retrieve and manipulate data in the database via creating, reading, updating, and deleting (CRUD) operations realised by SQL query formulation.
- Societal and ethical issues: You will explore topics addressing societal and ethical concerns related to databases, such as data privacy, access control, data ethics, Indigenous Data Sovereignty, etc., which are required for developing ethical and culturally sensitive solutions to database management problems.
In the web application development component, you will follow a guided process to design and develop a dynamic web application that utilises well known frameworks and your own database design. This includes:
- MVC design pattern: You will gain hands-on experience at designing and building an application that separates three key logical components Model, View, and Controller. MVC is one of the most frequently used industry-standard web development frameworks to create scalable and extensible projects.
- Rapid development using frameworks: You will employ well established frameworks such as Bootstrap, and Python-Flask to fast track the development of an effective interactive dynamic web application that uses a relational database of your own design.
The knowledge and skills involved in developing databases and web applications are indispensable for all IT professionals. This applies not only for programmers but also for roles such as business analyst and solution architect, which require a strong understanding of development for systems analysis and design practices.
Learning Approaches
This unit includes weekly content (stimulus material) and workshop exercises. The content will focus on the dissemination of the core body of knowledge, where theoretical and technical concepts and principles will be introduced and explained using working examples. You will also be given detailed instructions for learning about databases and Web application development.
Learning in this unit is predominantly through practice in the workshops that builds directly on the stimulus material presented. In some weeks, you will also be provided with additional readings and practices expected to complete as homework for further reinforcement or advancement of the knowledge and skills learned during the lectures and workshops. Throughout the teaching period, you will be guided through practical activities and assessment tasks and encouraged to use online facilities such as online discussion boards for questions and answers in addition to face-to-face and email communication with the teaching team.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
There are multiple ways for you to receive feedback on your learning and progress in this unit. These include:
- formative in-class individual and whole-of-class feedback provided by unit staff during discussion activities
- responses to questions posed through the unit communication channel from your peers and teaching staff
- feedback given on your assessment items individually via the rubric and written feedback.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment will be in two parts. In the first assignment, you will be asked to design a web application that meets specific requirements and develop a conceptual model for an associated database. You will submit an ORM model and a number of sample web pages that depict key parts of your web application front end i.e. the M and V in the MVC (Model View Controller design pattern). In the second assignment, you will go on to develop the Web Application solution while working in a team. This will involve the implementation of all of the MVC components using the frameworks covered in the unit and your knowledge of databases.
This unit employs authentic assessment in that it focuses on students using and applying knowledge and skills to the real-life development of a software artifact: a web application using frameworks that includes a database related to an actual business domain.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design
The project is a practical task that requires you to design a solution to a real-world use case and reflect on an organisation's requirements. You will develop a Web application design that includes a conceptual schema for a database and a web front-end prototype. The solution will demonstrate how you address user and data management requirements of a web application case study.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration
Develop a working web application, including a fully functional front-end and an associated SQL database. This will involve the implementation of MVC components. Frameworks covered in the unit and knowledge of databases will be used to build the web application. You will then demonstrate your application and take part in a Q&A session. As part of this assessment you will be required to undertake a self and peer evaluation.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
This unit makes use of a variety of software, which is either FREE or will be made available in computer labs. You may find the recommended textbook a useful to support your learning in this unit and a great addition to your own professional library. Additional resources to support your learning in this unit will be available in your IFN582 Canvas site.
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
The online and provided resources may be deemed as sufficient. However, the recommended textbook for this unit is Flask Web Development: Developing Web Applications with Python - Miguel Grinberg
Software
Software required by this unit is either free or will be made available in the computer labs. Online resources recommended include:
Python
Bootstrap
Flask.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with the study of this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.IQ18 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of information technology disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Critically analyse complex IT problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate solutions.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Employ industry-best practice, IT methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement IT systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Communicate effectively in IT professional contexts using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: ULO4, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Critically reflect on the social, cultural, ethical and diversity issues related to the IT field.
Relates to: ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration
IQ19 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
- Demonstrate advanced IT knowledge in one or more IT disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Critically analyse complex IT problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate solutions.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Apply advanced, industry-best practice, IT methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement IT systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Communicate effectively in IT professional contexts using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: ULO4, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Demonstrate developed values, attitudes, behaviours and judgement in professional contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Critically reflect on the social, cultural, ethical and diversity issues related to the IT field including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration
IQ20 Master of Information Technology
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in at least one information technology discipline
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Critically analyse complex IT problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, IT methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex IT systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Employ leadership and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts to create value for others
Relates to: ULO5, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Communicate effectively in IT professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: ULO4, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Demonstrate business acumen and well-developed values, attitudes, behaviours and judgements in professional contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the IT field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration
IQ30 Graduate Certificate in Data Science
- Demonstrate general knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, and approaches in data science.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Employ appropriate data science methods to derive insights from data to support decision-making.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Apply problem solving approaches to design, execute and produce data science solutions.
Relates to: Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Work both independently and collaboratively in teams to enable successful processes and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO5, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Communicate professionally in oral and written form for diverse purposes and audiences.
Relates to: ULO4, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Appraise personal values, attitudes and performance in your continuing professional development.
Relates to: Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Reflect on social and ethical data science issues, including how these relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Relates to: ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration
Unit Outline: Session 4 2026, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | IFQ582 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | IFN582 or (IFQ554 and IFQ557) or (IFN554 and IFN557) or (IFN552 and IFN554) or (IFQ552 and IFQ554) |
Overview
This foundational unit covers both database management and web application development. It explores core concepts, principles, and skills essential for understanding, designing, and effectively managing databases. You will learn how to transform a conceptual model into a relational database design as well as how to use database querying techniques for data retrieval and manipulation. You will apply your data skills by designing and building an interactive dynamic web application using well-known frameworks such as Bootstrap, and Python-Flask while generating effective, ethical, and culturally sensitive solutions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of database management systems and conceptual data modelling principles to understand, analyse, and capture abstractions of complex data aspects in a business domain.
- Apply standard querying techniques to retrieve and manipulate data.
- Use existing frameworks to develop and implement web applications with a rigorous database design to meet given requirements including being an ethical, and culturally sensitive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
- Apply visual and written communication techniques to explain how the proposed design and solution meets user and data management needs
- Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment, apply teamwork concepts critically reflecting upon personal performance, and the performance of others.
Content
This foundational unit covers both database management and web application development.
In the database component, you will be exposed to the core concepts, principles, techniques, and practices required to model an abstraction of complex data aspects of business domains, to design, develop and manage database in the context of database management systems, and to establish ethical and culturally sensitive solutions to database management problems. This includes:
- Conceptual data modeling: You will learn to develop a conceptual data model of the data aspect of business domains using Object Role Modeling (ORM) technique, and then translate such conceptual data model to a relational database schema.
- Database design, development and management: You will learn to design a database from a relational database schema, and then retrieve and manipulate data in the database via creating, reading, updating, and deleting (CRUD) operations realised by SQL query formulation.
- Societal and ethical issues: You will explore topics addressing societal and ethical concerns related to databases, such as data privacy, access control, data ethics, Indigenous Data Sovereignty, etc., which are required for developing ethical and culturally sensitive solutions to database management problems.
In the web application development component, you will follow a guided process to design and develop a dynamic web application that utilises well known frameworks and your own database design. This includes:
- MVC design pattern: You will gain hands-on experience at designing and building an application that separates three key logical components Model, View, and Controller. MVC is one of the most frequently used industry-standard web development frameworks to create scalable and extensible projects.
- Rapid development using frameworks: You will employ well established frameworks such as Bootstrap, and Python-Flask to fast track the development of an effective interactive dynamic web application that uses a relational database of your own design.
The knowledge and skills involved in developing databases and web applications are indispensable for all IT professionals. This applies not only for programmers but also for roles such as business analyst and solution architect, which require a strong understanding of development for systems analysis and design practices.
Learning Approaches
This unit includes weekly content (stimulus material) and workshop exercises. The content will focus on the dissemination of the core body of knowledge, where theoretical and technical concepts and principles will be introduced and explained using working examples. You will also be given detailed instructions for learning about databases and Web application development.
Learning in this unit is predominantly through practice in the workshops that builds directly on the stimulus material presented. In some weeks, you will also be provided with additional readings and practices expected to complete as homework for further reinforcement or advancement of the knowledge and skills learned during the lectures and workshops. Throughout the teaching period, you will be guided through practical activities and assessment tasks and encouraged to use online facilities such as online discussion boards for questions and answers in addition to face-to-face and email communication with the teaching team.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
There are multiple ways for you to receive feedback on your learning and progress in this unit. These include:
- formative in-class individual and whole-of-class feedback provided by unit staff during discussion activities
- responses to questions posed through the unit communication channel from your peers and teaching staff
- feedback given on your assessment items individually via the rubric and written feedback.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment will be in two parts. In the first assignment, you will be asked to design a web application that meets specific requirements and develop a conceptual model for an associated database. You will submit an ORM model and a number of sample web pages that depict key parts of your web application front end i.e. the M and V in the MVC (Model View Controller design pattern). In the second assignment, you will go on to develop the Web Application solution while working in a team. This will involve the implementation of all of the MVC components using the frameworks covered in the unit and your knowledge of databases.
This unit employs authentic assessment in that it focuses on students using and applying knowledge and skills to the real-life development of a software artifact: a web application using frameworks that includes a database related to an actual business domain.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design
The project is a practical task that requires you to design a solution to a real-world use case and reflect on an organisation's requirements. You will develop a Web application design that includes a conceptual schema for a database and a web front-end prototype. The solution will demonstrate how you address user and data management requirements of a web application case study.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration
Develop a working web application, including a fully functional front-end and an associated SQL database. This will involve the implementation of MVC components. Frameworks covered in the unit and knowledge of databases will be used to build the web application. You will then demonstrate your application and take part in a Q&A session. As part of this assessment you will be required to undertake a self and peer evaluation.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
This unit makes use of a variety of software, which is either FREE or will be made available in computer labs. You may find the recommended textbook a useful to support your learning in this unit and a great addition to your own professional library. Additional resources to support your learning in this unit will be available in your IFN582 Canvas site.
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
The online and provided resources may be deemed as sufficient. However, the recommended textbook for this unit is Flask Web Development: Developing Web Applications with Python - Miguel Grinberg
Software
Software required by this unit is either free or will be made available in the computer labs. Online resources recommended include:
Python
Bootstrap
Flask.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with the study of this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.IQ18 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of information technology disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Critically analyse complex IT problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate solutions.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Employ industry-best practice, IT methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement IT systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Communicate effectively in IT professional contexts using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: ULO4, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Critically reflect on the social, cultural, ethical and diversity issues related to the IT field.
Relates to: ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration
IQ19 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
- Demonstrate advanced IT knowledge in one or more IT disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Critically analyse complex IT problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate solutions.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Apply advanced, industry-best practice, IT methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement IT systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts.
Relates to: ULO5, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Communicate effectively in IT professional contexts using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: ULO4, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Demonstrate developed values, attitudes, behaviours and judgement in professional contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Critically reflect on the social, cultural, ethical and diversity issues related to the IT field including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration
IQ20 Master of Information Technology
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in at least one information technology discipline
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Critically analyse complex IT problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, IT methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex IT systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Employ leadership and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts to create value for others
Relates to: ULO5, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Communicate effectively in IT professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: ULO4, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Demonstrate business acumen and well-developed values, attitudes, behaviours and judgements in professional contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the IT field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration
IQ30 Graduate Certificate in Data Science
- Demonstrate general knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, and approaches in data science.
Relates to: ULO1, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design - Employ appropriate data science methods to derive insights from data to support decision-making.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Apply problem solving approaches to design, execute and produce data science solutions.
Relates to: Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Work both independently and collaboratively in teams to enable successful processes and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO5, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Communicate professionally in oral and written form for diverse purposes and audiences.
Relates to: ULO4, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Appraise personal values, attitudes and performance in your continuing professional development.
Relates to: Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration - Reflect on social and ethical data science issues, including how these relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Relates to: ULO3, Prototype Web Application Design with Conceptual Database Design, Fully Developed Web Application and Demonstration