Course Description
This course introduces the student to fundamental programming concepts and procedures using browser-embedded JavaScript. The student will learn to embed scripts in HTML code which will be of practical use to manipulate frames, browser windows and images, to verify HTML forms, to dynamically update pages automatically, and to make use of browser cookies. This course is intended for CIS and Multimedia majors, or students who are preparing for careers involving advanced web design.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Analyze JavaScript characteristics
- Examine JavaScript expressions
- Select the appropriate program flow methods for the situation
- Diagram the JavaScript object model
- Assess JavaScript security and the proper usage of cookies
- Construct interactive forms using JavaScript & create custom JavaScript objects
Course Grading
| 34 Labs @ 100 pts. per lab = 3,400 pts. possible |
10 Quizzes @ 100 pts. per quiz = 1,000 pts. possible. |
Grading Summary: Total possible points for this course = 4,400.
Grading Scale: A) > 3,700 pts B) > 3,000 pts C) > 2,300 pts D) >
1,600 pts F) < 1,601 pts
Online Quizzes, Reading , and Lab Assignments
Chapter to read in “JavaScript Fundamentals ” |
Labs |
Quizzes |
Lesson 1: Introduction to JavaScript |
1-1 |
Lesson 1 Quiz |
Lesson 2: Working with Variables and Data in JavaScript |
2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 2-6 |
Lesson 2 Quiz |
Lesson 3: Functions, Methods, and Events in JavaScript |
3-1, 3-2, 3-3 |
Lesson 3 Quiz |
Lesson 4: Controlling Program Flow in JavaScript |
4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5 |
Lesson 4 Quiz |
Lesson 5: The JavaScript Object Model |
5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5 |
Lesson 5 Quiz |
Lesson 6: JavaScript Language Objects |
6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5 |
Lesson 6 Quiz |
Lesson 7: Developing Interactive Forms with JavaScript |
7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4 |
Lesson 7 Quiz |
Lesson 8: Cookies and JavaScript Security |
8-1, 8-2 |
Lesson 8 Quiz |
Lesson 9: Controlling Frames with JavaScript |
9-1, 9-2, 9-3 |
Lesson 9 Quiz |
Lesson 10: Custom JavaScript Objects |
|
Lesson 10 Quiz |
Labs
Complete each of the following labs from your ProSoft book and post the resultant file to the "Digital Dropbox". Click on "Add file" and then type in your name, click "browse" to find the location of your JavaScript file on your computer and then click "Submit".
DON'T CLICK ON "Send File".
You can print out this syllabus and use the space provided to the left of each lab for recording the date when you completed and submitted the lab.
| ______ |
Lab 1-1: Creating a JavaScript-enabled page |
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Lab 2-1: Using the JavaScript alert() method |
______ |
Lab 2-2: Using the JavaScript prompt() method |
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Lab 2-3: Using the JavaScript confirm() method |
______ |
Lab 2-4: Using the JavaScript document.write() method |
______ |
Lab 2-5: Storing user data in a JavaScript variable |
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Lab 2-6: Assigning and adding variables in JavaScript |
______ |
Lab 3-1: Creating a user-defined function in JavaScript |
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Lab 3-2: Using functions, arguments and return values in JavaScript |
______ |
Lab 3-3: Calling a function from within another function in JavaScript |
______ |
Lab 4-1: Using if statements |
______ |
Lab 4-2: Using while statements |
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Lab 4-3: Using for statements |
______ |
Lab 4-4: Nesting if and break statements inside a while loop |
______ |
Lab 4-5: Using a continue statement |
______ |
Lab 5-1: Launching a new window with the open() method |
______ |
Lab 5-2: Writing content to new windows |
______ |
Lab 5-3: Changing status bar text |
______ |
Lab 5-4: Using properties and methods of remote objects |
______ |
Lab 5-5: Using the image object |
______ |
Lab 6-1: Using String object formatting methods |
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Lab 6-2: Applying String methods to text |
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Lab 6-3: Creating an Array object |
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Lab 6-4: Using the Date object |
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Lab 6-5: Creating an onscreen clock |
______ |
Lab 7-1: Using a textbox, a checkbox, and a button |
______ |
Lab 7-2: Using radio buttons |
______ |
Lab 7-3: Using a select object |
______ |
Lab 7-4: Using a multiple-selection list |
______ |
Lab 8-1: Setting, viewing and clearing a cookie with JavaScript using Netscape Navigator |
______ |
Lab 8-2: Locking the browser with malicious code |
______ |
Lab 9-1: Targeting Frames |
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Lab 9-2: Calling functions from parent and child frames with JavaScript |
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Lab 9-3: Calling functions from parent and child windows with JavaScript |
Instructor's Note to Students
This syllabus is your roadmap to the steps necessary for successful completion of this course. My suggestion to you is that you print this syllabus out and note (in the left hand column) the date you complete and submit each lab.
All of the quizzes for this course, which are available under the "Quizzes" button, have not been uploaded yet. I expect to have them all uploaded by 6/13/2005. You may take the quizzes at any time as long as you complete all ten quizzes by midnight of the last day of this course. Also in lieu of reading the book you might try the "Online lectures" which are narrated powerpoint slides that inlcude all of the text from the book in audio format. At the start of this course Lessons 1 through 5 are active and available for your viewing. Lessons 6 - 10 will be posted over the course of the first couple of weeks.
One of the Discussion Board Forums is titled “Help”. This is where you should post any questions (click on "add new thread") you have about what your supposed to do or if your having any particular problems – especially with the quizzes. Many times users lose their Internet connection while taking a quiz. When that happens, post the problem in Help and email me immediately, I will need to reset the test so that you can retake it (yes, you will lose any previously answered questions for that particular chapter quiz). I do give extra credit for students who reply to other student's help questions where applicable.
Fellow contributor to this course, Glenn Stevenson, has posted a large array of comprehensive notes regarding the JavaScript subject matter. You'll find Glenn's notes by clicking on "JavaScript Notes"
As always if you have any questions please email me: BBennett@msjc.edu and be sure to add subject: CSIS 116c 3148 or MUL 158 3135.