Introduction to JavaScript (P131)

This course is designed for students at all levels who know HTML but have little or no experience with JavaScript.

Students will learn the fundamentals of JavaScript as a web programming language, including basic programming concepts as they apply to using and writing JavaScript. The focus is on learning to create interactivity using JavaScript with text and graphics. This course lays the foundation for continuing with JavaScript in the Intermediate JavaScript course, and features current web-standards compliant techniques for using JavaScript.

It's expected that students will have varying levels of skill and experience with scripting, so both a basic assignment and an advanced assignment will be offered each week for students to choose from in order to meet course requirements.

Students who have used pre-written scripts will find this a useful course to learn the underlying concepts of the JavaScript language and web scripting - and you'll learn to write your own scripts!

Outline

Week 1:

JavaScript as a Web programming language
The script element
Creating variables in JavaScript
Using alert and confirm boxes
Using prompt to access user input
Basic script debugging

Week 2:

Strings and numbers in JavaScript
Converting strings to numbers - parseInt, parseFloat, and Number
Using conditional statement - if, else if, and else
Understanding switch
Creating for and while loops

Week 3:

JavaScript functions
JavaScript objects
Using the Array object
Creating single-dimensional arrays
Understanding the Math object
Using random numbers

Week 4:

Understanding the Date object
Displaying date and time on your pages
Using international time
Creating a timer
Using inline event handlers
Using the String object
Manipulating string data

Week 5:

Basic events and event handlers
Using the traditional event registration model
Event capturing and event bubbling

Week 6:

Understanding the Browser Object Model (BOM)
Browser object detection techniques
Simple and complex rollovers
Open, move, and resize new windows

Week 7:

Understanding the Document Object Model (DOM)
HTML documents as family trees
HTMLdocuments as node trees
Basic DOM objects, methods, and properties

Week 8:

JavaScript best practices
Graceful degradation
Progressive enhancement
Separating structure, presentation, and behavior

Prerequisites

H101 Intro to HTML Course or H401 Intro to XHTML or equivalent knowledge.

Requirements

Internet Explorer 6 or higher for Windows users
Safari 2.0 or higher for Mac users
Gecko-based browser for Window and Mac users: Netscape Navigator 6 or higher, Mozilla, or Firefox
Web space to post assignments, preferably without banner ads

Books:
Required Book:	Beginning JavaScript, 4th edition
Suggested Book:	JavaScript by Example
Additional information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$220.00

Item No.:

P131

Instructor:

Lucinda J. Dykes

Co-instructor/TA:

Winans E Ash Jr

CEUs:

Duration:

8 weeks

Open Courses:

Start Date: Apr 12, 2010

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Testimonials

Instructor's Profile

Lucinda Dykes is a web developer, online course developer, and technical writer. She started her career in a high-tech area of medicine, but left medicine to pursue her interests in technology and the Web. She has been writing code and developing Web sites since 1994. Lucinda has authored numerous computer books; the most recent is Beginning Ajax for WROX.

Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

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Testimonials

Rating

"Loved the class! Lucinda is extremely helpful and accessible to students. She does a great job and I'm looking forward to the intermediate class!" - Pamela Riesmeyer
"Challenging course for those with no background in programming. Lucinda was patient and helpful. I think it was good that she offered basic and advanced assignments. I was able to meet my personal goal of gaining an overview of javascript without becoming overwhelmed." - Patricia Thomas
"I was familiar with Javascript, but hadn't learned it from the ground up. Now, the concepts make sense. I was able to use what I learned immediately at work. Thanks. " - David Abrahamian
"Lucinda gave us challenging yet doable assignments. She is an excellent instructor and gave quick and clear responses to our questions. She brings in outside material that is not covered sufficiently in our book, and she keeps the course up-to-date with current best practices in JavaScript. I learned so much in her class that I have signed up for her Intermediate JavaScript." - Heather Ebey
"Lucinda is a great instructor. The readings were well selected and the assignments challenging. Lucinda's feedback on each week's assignment was very helpful. I will definitely take the intermediate class. " - James Buchanan
"I am surprised at how much I learned from this class. I am already applying my new skills to my job. The instructor was very helpful." - Sabrina Curzi
"The course and the instructor were excellent. I very much appreciated the weekly homework assignments which were carefully examined. Certainly covered the basic material I suspect this is a very tough course for a substantial percentage of people. I plan to take it again as I just barely kept up. " - Elwood Vanderslice
"Intro to JavaScript was the most challenging, but rewarding course I've taken so far through eClasses.org. The instructor, Lucinda, presents the material in an organized and undaunting way. Her assignments forced me to go outside of my comfort zone and really apply the material and the trouble shooting skills Lucinda taught us. I can't wait to take the Intermediate course!" - Lorinda Dishington Ortiz
"Lucinda was excellent - really knows her stuff and answers everyone's questions quickly and makes sure you understand." - Carol Klotz
"Excellent course and materials for a complex subject. Instructor was excellent! Website was well organized!" - Sandra Perez