Intermediate Web Programming Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

ITSE-2302-001 Intermediate Web Programming

Prerequisites

ITSE 1311

Course Description

Techniques for Web development. Includes server-side and client-side scripting.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Head First JavaScript,by Michael Morrison

ISBN-13: 978-0596527747

Supplies

Supplies:

• Access to a PC (personal computer)
• Reliable access to the Internet.
• A working email address.
• Storage media
• Simple text editor such as Notepad or TextPad. (Notepad ++)

Student Performance

Student Performance:

This course is an introduction to client-side scripting for the Web using Javascript.

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to find, select, and incorporate pre-written javascript scripts into a web site and customize those pre-written scripts as needed. This outcome will be accomplished by the student becoming acquainted with the following:

• Use javascript with well-formed web pages.
• Work with javascript variables and data types and learn how to use the operations that can be performed on them.
• Add functions, events, and control structures to your javascript programs.
• Write javascript code that controls the Web browser through the browser object model.
• Use javascript to make sure data was entered properly into form fields and to perform other type of preprocessing before form data is sent to a server.
• Include object-oriented programming techniques in your javascript programs.
• Manipulate data in strings and arrays.
• Trace and resolve errors in javascript programs.
• Save state information using hidden form fields, query strings, and cookies
• Add animation and interactivity to your Web pages using the Document Object Model (DOM) and Dynamic HTML (DHTML)

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work.  Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.  The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or all of the test in question. Any action that comprises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria:

Final grades will be assigned as indicated below.

     A - Superior, Minimum of 90% average on exams and quizzes plus

           all homework turned in with a 90% average on graded work.

     B - Good, Between 80% and 89.49% average on exams and quizzes plus

           all homework turned in with a minimum average of 80% on

           graded work.

     C - Adequate, Between 70% and 79.49% average on all work.

     D - Minimum, Between 60% and 69.49% average on all work.

     F - Failing, Below 60% average on all work.

 

EVALUATION:

Student grades are based on the following:  Each week you will have a lab assignment that is due at the START of class on the due date. Half credit is given if lab is turned in at the end of class or the end of the due date.  Exams may be made up only in emergency situations. The lowest lab grade will be dropped

Labs	40%
Major Exams	30%
Final Exam	20%
Participation	10%

 

Attendance

• Come to class and participate in class dicussions
• Unless prior arrangements have been made, after 2 unexcused absenses, 3 points are deducted from the participation grade for each unexcused absense
• Check your email daily and have assignments in on time.

Calendar

This course requires work outside of class.  The computer labs, located 2nd floor BYRD, are open the following times for you to complete your work:
      M-TH 7:00am - 10:00pm
      F-Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm
      Sun  2:00pm - 6:00 pm
The computer labs have lab assistants available to help you.
Additionally, some classes have course work to be completed online -- consult with your instructor.

Week	Date	Topic	Reading	Assignment
1	Aug 26	Syllabus/Introduction	Chapter 1	Journal
2	Sep 2	User Interactivity	Chapter 1	Lab 1
3	Sep 9	Data Storage/Variables	Chapter 2	Lab 2
4	Sep 16	Data Storage/Variables	Chapter 2	Lab 3
5	Sep 23	Client Interaction/ Cookies	Chapter 3	Lab 4
6	Sep 30			Exam 1 (1-3)
		Decision Structures	Chapter 4	Lab 5
7	Oct 7	Decision Structures	Chapter 4	Lab 6
8	Oct 14	Decision Structures	Chapter 4	Lab 7
9	Oct 21	Looping	Chapter 5	Lab 8
10	Oct 28	Looping	Chapter 5	Lab 9
11	Nov 4	Functions	Chapter 6	Lab 10
12	Nov 11			Exam 2 (4-6)
		Form and Data Validation		Lab 11
13	Nov 18	The DOM	Chapter 8	Lab 12
14	Nov 25	Improving Data / MySQL	Chapter 9	Lab 13
15	Dec 2	MySQL and Review
16	Dec 9	Finals

 

Additional Information

Additional Information:

Important Dates to Remember
Aug. 26	Fall Classes Begin
Aug. 31	Weekend Classes Begin
Sept. 2	Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 11	Census Day
Nov.  20	Last Day to Withdraw
Nov. 28-30	Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 9-12	Finals
Dec. 14	Commencement Exercises

 

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11/30/-1 12:00 AM