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CS50C: Web Development 3: JavaScript
Section 1828, Fall 2017 Course Syllabus

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Photo of Instructor Ethan Wilde

Instructor: Ethan Wilde, ewilde@santarosa.edu

Please watch this short introduction video from me, Ethan Wilde, your instructor.

Course Description

JavaScript is a cross-platform, object-based scripting language. This course provides a solid foundation in JavaScript and shows students how to create scripts and incorporate them into web pages.  Projects include writing Javascript and jQuery programs that manage dynamic content and web page elements such as image slideshows; menus, tabs and panels; form controls and dialogues. Students will also create data-driven web elements using AJAX and API interfaces to web services such as maps and social media.

Recommended Preparation: Course Completion of CS 50.11B OR Course Completion of CS 50A

Prerequisites: Course Completion of CS 50.11B OR Course Completion of CS 50A

Whether you want to become a professional member of a web development team, a game programmer, or a software developer, mastery of the JavaScript programming language is essential to those goals. We will engage in advanced JavaScript language explorations, including use of open source JavaScript libraries such as the jQuery library, the data visualization library D3, and browser-based game programming using the Phaser library. You will become proficient in the creation of interactive experiences using JavaScript and the many freely available open source libraries written in the language.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  1. Code and deploy basic and intermediate JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX programs.
  2. Demonstrate and apply the Document Object Model (DOM) and other fundamental Internet technologies accessible through Javascript.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze and customize Javascript code.
  2. Write JavaScript code that selects and manages document elements, validates form data, creates interactive elements, accesses server data.
  3. Apply appropriate user experience and interactive design concepts to custom websites.
  4. Demonstrate JavaScript scripting skills in a variety of student-designed projects.

Topics and Scope:

  1. Introduction to JavaScript
  2. JavaScript Fundamentals
  3. Putting JavaScript to Work
  4. The Document and Window Objects
  5. Arrays
  6. Working with Numbers and Dates
  7. Working with Strings
  8. Working with Forms
  9. Working with Dynamic Data
  10. Introduction to jQuery
  11. jQuery: Styling Elements
  12. jQuery: Animating Elements
  13. jQuery: Images and Slideshows
  14. jQuery: Navigation
  15. D3: Data Visualization
  16. Phaser: Game Development

Assignments:

  1. Read approximately 25 pages per week
  2. Create 6-8 original JavaScripts and incorporate them into a web-based experience
  3. Download, customize and integrate existing JavaScript libraries into a web-based experience
  4. Download and deploy the jQuery library in a web-based experience
  5. Create a unified website incorporating all class projects and materials
  6. Quizzes, midterm and final exam
  7. Project critiques
  8. Participation in electronic message board discussions (online only classes)

Class Meetings

Fall 2017 Schedule

Online Weeks start on Tuesdays Canvas shell

All class materials for each module will be released online in Canvas on Tuesdays throughout the entire semester.

Instructor Contact

Ethan Wilde

Email: ewilde@santarosa.edu

Phone: 707-527-4855

Fall 2017 Office Hours
August 21 – December 15, 2017

Mondays 2:00pm - 3:00pm Maggini 2937
Tuesdays (Online) 8:00am - 11:00am Online: Email ewilde@santarosa.edu or Skype ethanwilde
Tuesdays (Online) 4:40pm - 5:40pm Online: Email ewilde@santarosa.edu or Skype ethanwilde

You can reserve future appointments for my office hours online by visiting http://srjc.ethan.com/reserve/. 

I respond to emails within 48 hours. I never respond on Sundays.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas course web site for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work, sharing resources, and viewing grades. The Google Chrome browser is recommended for viewing the Canvas-powered course site. Internet Explorer is not recommended.

Textbooks

Book cover image

Learning JavaScript: JavaScript Essentials for Modern Application Development (3rd)
Ethan Brown
1491914912 (ISBN 10)
978-1491914915 (ISBN 13)
SRJC Libraries eBook available

Consider getting a copy of this recommended reference.

Book cover image

JavaScript: The Definitive Guide (6th)
David Flanagan
0596805527 (ISBN 10)
978-0596805524 (ISBN 13)
SRJC Libraries call number: QA76.73.J39 F53 2011
SRJC Libraries physical book available

Consider buying a used copy. You can locate and order textbooks online via the SRJC Bookstore.

Equipment

  • A personal computer, either at home, work or on the Santa Rosa or Petaluma campuses.

Required Software + Services

  • Internet access
  • Web browser
  • Text editor, for Week 1 only, such as:
  • Cloud hosting + development service
    • Cloud9 IDE (Integrated Development Environment) required for all students, starting Week 2, for hosting class assignments. This service provides a complete set of browser-based tools in place of the optional software listed below. Complete the hosting survey to get your free account.
  • Graphics software such as:
    • Adobe Photoshop, part of a Creative Cloud subscription 
    • Gimp open source application
    • Pixlr browser-based image editor
  • PDF display software such as:

Optional Software

The additional software listed below is often used for Web development. Our cloud-based IDE – Cloud9 – will provide a text editor and file transfer support without any additional software needed.

  • Additional Web browsers including:
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Apple Safari (Mac OS only)
    • Microsoft Edge (Windows 10 only)
  • File Transfer Protocol (FTP) software such as:

Important Dates

Day Class Begins: Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Day Class Ends: Friday, December 15, 2017

Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: Sunday, August 27, 2017

Last Day to Drop with refund: Sunday, September 3, 2017

Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: Sunday,September 10, 2017

Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: Sunday, September 19, 2017

Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: Sunday, October 1, 2017

Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: Sunday, November 19, 2017

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it. A student may be dropped from any class when that student's absences exceed ten percent (10%) of the total hours of class time. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact the instructor to avoid being dropped from the class.

Attendance

For online courses, students who fail to complete the requirements of the first and second class modules will be dropped by the instructor.

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online with TLC or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

You must file for the P/NP option by October 1, 2017. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Instructor Announcements and Q&A Forum

The instructor will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences.

Late Policy

All assignments are due at 11:59pm PST on the Monday corresponding to the due date. A late submission will receive a 10% penalty for each week it is late. Submissions more than two weeks late are not accepted without prior written arrangement. 

Exams

There will be online midterm and final exams. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures and supplemental materials. If any exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score, unless you have made prior written arrangements with me. It is your responsibility to take the exams by the due date.

Grading Policy

Click the “Grades” link in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade once a week and post grades and comments in the Canvas gradebook.

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A

90% - 100%

900 points or more

B

80% - 89%

800 to 899 points

C

70% - 79%

700 to 799 points

D

60% - 69%

600 to 699 points

F

59% or lower

599 points or less

Grading Breakdown

62%

620 points

Projects + Assignments

12%

120 points

Discussions + Attendance

6%

60 points

Quizzes

10%

100 points

Midterm

10%

100 points

Final Exam

100%

1000 points

1000 points possible

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. Students are encouraged to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism: 
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's statement on Academic Integrity

Special Needs

Every effort is made to conform to accessibility standards for all instructor-created materials. Students should contact their instructor as soon as possible if they find that they cannot access any course materials. Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources by calling (707) 527-4278 or visit online at drd.santarosa.edu.

Student Health Services

Santa Rosa Junior College offers extensive health services to students. Visit Student Health Services online at shs.santarosa.edu or call them at (707) 527-4445.

Course Outline

Start
Date		 Canvas
Module 		Topics Assignments
8/22 Week 1 Introduction to JavaScript, Part 1 Hosting Signup Survey
Assignment 1: Syllabus Quiz
Discussion 1: Check-in Discussion
Reading: Learning JS, Ch. 1
8/29 Week 2 Introduction to JavaScript, Part 2 Assignment 2: Card Sorting
Reading: Learning JS, Chs. 3 + 5
9/5 Week 3 Introduction to JavaScript, Part 3 Assignment 3: Events
Discussion 2: Events + Objects
Reading: Learning JS, Chs. 4 + 6
9/12 Week 4 Exploring the jQuery Library Assignment 4: Quiz App
Reading: Learning JS, Chs. 18 + 19
9/19 Week 5 Exploring the jQuery UI Library  Assignment 5: Enhanced User Interfaces
Discussion 3: jQuery + JavaScript Libraries
Reading: Learning JS, Ch. 9
9/26 Week 6 Exploring jQuery Plug-ins Assignment 6: Plug-in Promotional Site
Quiz 1
Reading: online
10/3 Week 7 Exploring the Google Maps API Assignment 7: Class Map
Discussion 4: Concepts of Geolocation
Reading: Learning JS, Ch. 7
10/10 — (No class due to fires)
10/17 — (No class due to fires)
10/24 Week 8 AJAX: Working with JSON Data Midterm Project: Map-Based Mobile App
Reading: Learning JS, Ch. 14
10/31 Week 9 Midterm Review Midterm Exam
Discussion: Midterm Project Presentations
11/7 Week 10 Data Visualization, Part 1 Assignment 8: Basic Data Visualization
Discussion 5: Concepts of Data Visualization
Reading: Learning JS, Ch. 10
11/14 Week 11 Data Visualization, Part 2 Assignment 9: Advanced Visualization
Reading: online
11/21 Week 12 Browser-based Game Development, Part 1 Assignment 10: Basic Game
Discussion 6: Concepts of Game Development
Reading: online
11/28 Week 13 Browser-based Game Development, Part 2 Assignment 11: Advanced Game
Quiz 2
Reading: online
12/5 Week 14 Building Mobile Apps with Angular.js, Part 1 Assignment 12: Draft Mobile App
Discussion 7: Concepts of Mobile Applications
Reading: Learning JS, Ch. 15
12/12 Week 15 Building Mobile Apps with Angular.js, Part 2 Assignment 13: Enhanced Mobile App
Reading: online
12/5 Week 16 Server-side JavaScript with Node.js, Part 1 (Optional) Assignment 14: JSON-Powered Mobile App
Discussion 8: Node.js JavaScript Runtime
Reading: Learning JS, Chs. 2 + 20
12/12 Week 17 Server-side JavaScript with Node.js, Part 2
Final Review (Optional)		 Final Project: Angular.js Mobile Portfolio App
Reading: Learning JS, Ch. 13
12/18
Mon		 Week 18 No Regular Class Final Exam
Discussion: Final Project Presentations

Note to students: the assignments listed above will become available as modules are released in sequence each week. To view course content, go to Modules.

Course Summary:

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