Course Title: Web Services

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Web Services

Credit Points: 12

Course Coordinator: Audrey Tam

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3202

Course Coordinator Email:Audrey.Tam@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 14.9.17

Course Coordinator Availability: email for an appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You may not enrol in this course unless it is explicitly listed in your enrolment program summary, and you have confirmed with your program coordinator that it is an appropriate choice for your study plan.

• Fundamental knowledge in relational database concepts, including relational modelling & design, relational algebra & SQL, conceptual modelling, and transactions & concurrency, equivalent to Database Concepts.
• Ability to write Java programs, equivalent to Java for Programmers or Programming 2 or Java for C Programmers.

Course Description

This course introduces you to the principles and practice of Web services and their application in Web application development. Topics include: Introduction to Web services architecture (WSDL, UDDI, SOAP), Web services security, BPEL4WS and the Java/Axis implementation platform for Web services. This course is particularly aimed at students who are interested in research issues in these areas.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the development of the following capabilities:
- Critical analysis: Analyse and model requirements and constraints for the purpose of designing and implementing Web services.
- Problem solving: Design and implement a Web service that accommodates specified requirements and constraints, based on modeling or requirements specification.
- Communication: Motivate and explain complex Web service concepts, relevant alternatives and decision recommendations to IT specialists, via technical reports of professional standard, and technical presentations.

On completion of this course you should be able to:
- Identify where a Web service can and should be used
- Design a Web service suitable for a specified situation
- Implement a specified Web service
- Apply your knowledge and understanding of Web services to provide innovative web applications,
- Present material to your peers on advanced topics in Web services.

Overview of Learning Activities

The learning activities included in this course are:

• key concepts will be explained in lectures, classes or online, where syllabus material will be presented and the subject matter will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples;
• tutorials and/or labs and/or group discussions (including online forums) focussed on projects and problem solving will provide practice in the application of theory and procedures, allow exploration of concepts with teaching staff and other students, and give feedback on your progress and understanding;
• assignments, as described in Overview of Assessment (below), requiring an integrated understanding of the subject matter; and
• private study, working through the course as presented in classes and learning materials, and gaining practice at solving conceptual and technical problems.

Overview of Learning Resources

You will make extensive use of computer laboratories and relevant software provided by the School. You will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub (also known as online@RMIT) and may be provided with copies of additional materials in class or via email. Lists of relevant reference texts, resources in the library and freely accessible Internet sites will be provided.

Use the RMIT Bookshop’s textbook list search page to find any recommended textbook(s).

Overview of Assessment

The assessment for this course comprises practical work involving the development of computer programs, writing a short project report, and a final exam. Part of the assessment will be based on a major project that involves the design, development and implementation of a Web service and sample client.

For standard assessment details, including hurdle requirements, relating to Computer Science and IT courses see: http://www.rmit.edu.au/compsci/cgi