Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify the role of client-side web technologies and explain how they deliver value
- compare the features, benefits and applicability of major client-side web technologies available in the market
- set up a development environment for implementing Javascript based web applications
- design, develop and implement dynamic and interactive web applications using Javascript based technologies

Teaching methods

Study unit is implemented as teacher guided workshops. Workshops include theory lessons and programming exercises. During the course students will implement several small programming projects using JavaScript.

Location and time

Tikkurila

Learning materials and recommended literature

Beginning JavaScript with DOM Scripting and Ajax: Second Editon
Ferguson, Russ; Heilmann, Christian
Laurean e-kirja: http://www.laurea.eblib.com/patron/FullRecord.aspx?p=1694168

Alternative completion methods of implementation

This study unit can be completed independently by completing the final exam and returning the independent projects for evaluation.

Students workload

Student needs to spend time studying and working on projects also outside workshop-sessions.

Content and scheduling

PART I: JavaScript Basics
PART II: Using Js with Forms
PART III: Dom Scripting with JS
PART IV: Asyncronous JavaScript (AJAX)
PART V: Introduction to jQuery Framework
PART VI: Storing and retrieving data, caching content
PART VII: Integrating API's

Further information for students

In order to attend, student should have completed the following the courses or have equivalent skills/knowledge:
- Basics of Programming
- Designing web pages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on:
1) Attending the workshops
2) Independent projects (2-4)
3) Completing the exam