ITEC2591 JavaScript
This course is an introduction to web development using JavaScript with emphasis on front-end programming using jQuery. Students will develop website projects that meet current web standards and industry best practices using modern tools and techniques. Topics include: core JavaScript syntax and object-oriented programming, DOM traversal, JSON structure, event handling, data validation with regular expressions, local data storage, Ajax, using data from web service APIs.
Prerequisite
Recommended: ITEC1301 and
ITEC1505 or
ITEC1515 or previous programming experience
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate the use of JavaScript, HTML and CSS to build web applications
Use core JavaScript language features including objects
Write code using jQuery for DOM traversal and manipulation
Validate user input and data using regular expressions
Process JSON data obtained using Ajax requests
Detect browser versions and available features
Read and write to local storage
Apply appropriate JavaScript coding style and best practices
Demonstrate use of JavaScript debuggers and browser developer tools
Demonstrate the use of relevant third party libraries
Apply common application build and release processes
Develop real-world applications using available web APIs and public data
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details