Winter 2014 | University of California, Extension
This course introduces the use of browser based scripting using JavaScript. The course is not strictly about the constructs in the language, but covers overall use, philosophy of the language, and how it will effect Web design as a whole. Core JavaScript is the primary focus of the class, but we will also study the applied concepts of the DOM (Document Object ModeL), DHTML (Dynamic HTML), HTML5 and Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) which may require the understanding of mark-up and CSS. The course will not assume a standard library, but when we do it will be a jQuery focused syntax. The class is lecture and hands-on oriented. However, given the volume of material to cover students are expected to work on homework and programming projects outside of class hours. Lecture notes will be provided, however there is a required text for deeper outside reading. Prior programming knowledge is not mandatory but will be extremely helpful. Similarly background in standard markup and CSS will not mandatory would be extremely helpful. This class is not meant for people who already have significant working experience with JavaScript outside of the formalization of filling some knowledge gaps.
The emphasis this class will be building a simple JavaScript form based application from scratch that allows us to build a small quiz application. Initially we will not drive the application with data from any server-side, but JavaScript 2 will extend the application to include Ajax and allow for a refactor using libraries such as jQuery, Backbone, or AngularJS.
E-mail: tpowell@pint.com
Phone: 858.270.2086
Off Campus Office Hours: By appointment @ PINT Main Office
