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Introduction
to Javascript
The language of the web. JavaScript brings pages to life, and this course teaches you to write it with confidence and purpose.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of introduction to javascript — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Master JavaScript basics, including pseudocode, syntax, variables, and coding conventions, to plan and execute programs effectively
- Develop practical skills in setting up a development environment tailored for JavaScript coding, laying a solid foundation for further exploration of JavaScript concepts
- Demonstrate proficiency in handling errors, debugging techniques, and event handling, ensuring the reliability and robustness of JavaScript applications
- Enhance problem-solving abilities through practical applications and exercises, enabling students to apply JavaScript concepts in real-world scenarios with confidence.
Major Course Topics
Course chapters and lessons
Introduction to Javascript has 11 chapters across 68 instructional hours, as listed in the course syllabus. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.
- Chapters
- 11
- Lessons
- 48
- Instructional hours
- 68 hrs
- Semester hours
- 3
Chapter 1
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Basics
- 1.1 Foundations of HTML
- 1.2 Essentials of CSS
- 1.3 Understanding JavaScript
- 1.4 Introduction to Pseudocode
- 1.5 Comprehensive Overview of JavaScript Syntax: Case Sensitivity, Whitespaces, Comments, Semicolons, Literals, and Identifiers
- 1.6 Real-world Application of JavaScript: Setting Up the Development Environment
Chapter 2
Integration of JavaScript with HTML
- 2.1 Understanding the HTML Script Tag in JavaScript
- 2.2 Comprehensive Guide to External JavaScript in HTML
- 2.3 Understanding the Element and JavaScript in XHTML Files
- 2.4 Manipulating HTML and Outputs with JavaScript
- 2.5 Example of a Simple JavaScript Program
Chapter 3
Fundamentals of JavaScript Programming
- 3.1 Understanding Automatic Semicolon Insertion (ASI) and Reserved Words in JavaScript
- 3.2 Basics of Variables in JavaScript: Usage and Illustrations
- 3.3 Comprehensive Guide to JavaScript Regular Expressions (Regex)
- 3.4 JavaScript Primitive Data Types: Boolean, Undefined, Null, and Symbol
- 3.5 Numeric Data Types in JavaScript: Number and BigInt
Chapter 4
Mastering JavaScript Basics: Operators, Variable Scope, and Data Handling
- 4.1 Exploring Operators in JavaScript
- 4.2 Understanding Variable Scope in JavaScript: Principles and Demonstrations
Chapter 5
Conditional Logic and Iteration in JavaScript
- 5.1 Exploring Conditional Statements in JavaScript
- 5.2 Iterating with Loops in JavaScript: Types and Applications
Chapter 6
Functions in JavaScript
- 6.1 Understanding JavaScript Functions: Principles and Applications
- 6.2 Handling Arguments and Return Values in JavaScript Functions: Concepts and Illustrations
- 6.3 Understanding Arrow Functions and Recursive Invocations in JavaScript
Chapter 7
Advanced JavaScript Object Handling
- 7.1 Manipulating Objects in JavaScript
- 7.2 Object-Oriented Programming in JavaScript
- 7.3 Utilizing Built-In Objects
- 7.4 Strings in JavaScript: Concepts and Exemplifications
- 7.5 Managing Date and Time in JavaScript: Features and Practical Examples
Chapter 8
Understanding JavaScript Data Structures
- 8.1 Understanding JavaScript Arrays: Structure and Implementation
- 8.2 Manipulating Arrays and Strings in JavaScript
- 8.3 Overview of Maps and Sets
Chapter 9
Understanding the Document Object Model (DOM) with JavaScript
- 9.1 Exploring the Document Object Model (DOM): Concept and Functionality
- 9.2 Working with Nodes in the DOM Tree: Locating and Navigating Elements
- 9.3 Navigating and Manipulating the DOM Tree: Essential Methods and Techniques
- 9.4 Changing HTML Element Content and Attributes
- 9.5 Removing Elements and Attributes in HTML and JavaScript
- 9.6 Dynamic CSS Manipulation with JavaScript in Web Development
Chapter 10
Utilizing Forms with JavaScript
- 10.1 Exploring HTML Forms and Submission: Concepts and Demonstrations
- 10.2 Building Accessible and Structured HTML Forms
- 10.3 HTML Form Elements: An Overview of Input Types and Controls
- 10.4 Comprehensive Guide to Form Validation in Web Development
- 10.5 Comprehensive Guide to Web Client/Server Architecture and Form Handling
- 10.6 Building Custom HTML Controls: Design, Structure, Semantics, and Implementation
- 10.7 Submitting Form Data Using JavaScript: An In-Depth Guide
Chapter 11
Managing Errors, Debugging, and Handling Events in JavaScript
- 11.1 Error Handling in JavaScript
- 11.2 Common JavaScript Errors: ReferenceError, SyntaxError, and TypeError
- 11.3 Techniques for Debugging JavaScript: Methods, Strategies, and Practical Examples
- 11.4 Advanced Event Handling and User Interface Applications in JavaScript
These chapters come straight from the official course syllabus, which also sets out the 2 graded assignments and the proctored final exam.
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