JavaScript and Dynamic HTML - CIT 041J - Evergreen Valley College

Office Hours (Room R3-323):

4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Wednesday
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday

General Information

3 Units | Prerequisite: CIT020 | Corequisite: CIT200

Objectives

• Use JavaScript variables, arrays, control structures, functions, and objects.
• Access and validate form data in an HTML page.
• Dynamically modify image data in an HTML page.
• Use “cookies” to allow data to persist across HTML pages.
• Use the Document Object Model in Netscape 4, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla.
• Use event handling in Netscape 4, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla.

Class Description

Add interactivity to your web sites by using Javascript and DHTML to create interactive and animated Web sites by taking advantage of Document Object Model (DOM) accessibility via both languages. Learn to create image rollovers, validate form information, time events, and use cookies. Study debugging techniques and best practices for writing code.

Process

This class has a lecture and lab section. The instructor will be present to assist you during the lab. You may work on assignments in the lab or use your own computers. Lab attendance is an excellent opportunity for personal instruction. In order to complete assignments, you may also need to work on them outside the scheduled laboratory periods.

Assignments

You will be assigned from seven to ten programming projects ranging from light to moderate complexity. For each assignment, you will email the solution to the instructor. Your files must be named with your last name, first name, and assignment number. Thus, the HTML file for assignment three from Fred Bloggs might be named bloggs_fred_3.html. Do not put blanks or capital letters in your file names. A file named prog3.html will not be accepted. Assignments will be graded on functionality, organization, and readability.

Exams

You will have one midterm test and one final exam; there may be pop quizzes as well. You may use the book and your class notes on these tests. The final exam will be on 26 May 2011.

Grading

The work on the tests and assignments will be weighted and combined to calculate your final grade as follows:

Weight Labs: 60% Midterms: 20% Final Exam: 20%

Grading: 90% and above A 80% B 70% C 60% D Less than 60% F

Attendance

You are required to attend classes. If you decide to drop the class, it is your responsibility to do so. Three absences may cause you to be dropped—please notify the instructor if you have any extenuating circumstances.

Policies

Assignments are to be submitted prior to the end of the class lab period on the date due. If turned in late, you will receive reduced credit; one letter grade per class session late up to two sessions late. Missed tests or labs will receive zero credit. The final exam is required. Discussion about assignments is encouraged, but you must each do your own work. Cheating and plagiarism will be met with an F in the course. See the EVC catalog for details on the College Honesty Policy as well as student disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Required Text

Beginning JavaScript, 4nd Edition, Paul Wilton and Jeremy McPeak (Wrox Press) ISBN 978-0-470-52593-7

Course Outline

Note: the pace at which we will cover these subjects may deviate from this printed schedule. Your mileage may vary.