Programming for Development
24 hours face to face + Blended
One Semester or equivalent
Online
Overview
This unit of study aims to introduce students to advanced programming and software application.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Quarter 4
Location
Online
Start and end dates
29-September-2025
30-November-2025
30-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
29-September-2025
Census date
17-October-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
31-October-2025
Results released date
13-January-2026
Quarter 1
Location
Online
Start and end dates
19-January-2026
22-March-2026
22-March-2026
Last self-enrolment date
19-January-2026
Census date
10-February-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
24-February-2026
Results released date
14-April-2026
Quarter 3
Location
Online
Start and end dates
06-July-2026
06-September-2026
06-September-2026
Last self-enrolment date
06-July-2026
Census date
28-July-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
11-August-2026
Results released date
29-September-2026
Quarter 4
Location
Online
Start and end dates
28-September-2026
29-November-2026
29-November-2026
Last self-enrolment date
28-September-2026
Census date
20-October-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
10-November-2026
Results released date
12-January-2027
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Develop programs to manipulate data using Python
- Create web applications using Python
- Apply and use libraries and APIs in building Python applications
Teaching methods
Swinburne Online
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 15.00 | 10 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Seminar | 1.50 | 8 weeks | 12 |
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 1.50 | 8 weeks | 12 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Workshop | 3.00 | 8 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 12.75 | 8 weeks | 102 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Individual/Group | 40 - 60% | 1,2 |
| Assignment 2 | Individual | 40 - 60% | 3 |
Content
- Introduction to Python
- More Python
- HTTP requests
- Creating web applications and web pages
- Working with databases
- Advanced Python
- Negotiating requirements and building APIs
- Creating chatbots
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.