IT 238 Interactive Web Scripting
Summary
Students advance their scripting skills using javascript and jQuery to create interactive applications that run in a Web browser.
Course Goals
By the end of the quarter, students will be able to:
- develop interactive web pages using javascript
- use an API to learn and apply new methods
- dynamically generate layouts for an indeterminate number of display elements
- employ remote requests
Texts
Grading
Grade Determination
| Assignment |
Weight |
| Six assignments (10 points each) |
35% (70 points, best 7 of 8) |
| Two quizzes (10 points each) |
| Final Project |
15% (30 points) |
| Midterm Exam |
20% (40 points) |
| Final Exam |
30% (60 points) |
Students receiving more than 90% of possible points are guaranteed at least an A-, more than 80% at least a B-, more than 70% at least a C-, and more than 60% at least a D.
Students are expected to attend or view every class. Attendance will be informally kept even though it is not a part of the course grade.
The midterm exam and the final exam are proctored, written exams. Students must either complete them in class on the assigned day or arrange for a proctored exam following DePaul CDM policy.
The two quizzes can be either taken in class or at the student's convenience. Credit is awarded by providing a reflective statement and submitted to D2L by its due date.
The goal of assignments is to practice the concepts taught in class. You are expected to do your own assignments. However, some collaboration with other students is allowed and even encouraged. The following types of collaboration are allowed:
- Discussing strategies for solving a problem
- Explaining why a Web page does not work
- Reviewing and testing someone else's Web pages
- Using HTML and JavaScript code provided by the instructor and texts
The following types of collaboration are not allowed:
- Copying someone else's JavaScript code
- Copying code from an online source
- Literally telling someone what code to write
Engaging in these last two types of collaboration will be considered a violation of the university's policy on academic integrity. Violators will receive a 0 for the corresponding assignment and will be reported as required by the policy.
Late assignments will be accepted up to three days late with a one point penalty. Assignments submitted more than 3 days after the due date will not be accepted without an excused, emergency-based absence.
Additional assignments for extra credit will not be offered.
All grade challenges must be submitted in writing and include an explanation why the given score or grade should be reconsidered.
Prerequisites
The official course prerequisite is IT 130. Students should be familiar with elementary programming concepts including the use of variables, assignment statements and conditionals (e.g. if statements). Students should also have prior experience formatting web pages using HTML and CSS. This course is not intended for experienced programmers.
Tentative Schedule
| Week |
Topic |
Reading |
Assignment Due or Exam |
| Sep 5 |
Course Overview; JavaScript Basics, DOM basics |
Intro (course notes) |
|
| Sep 10 & 12 |
DOM access, Objects, Loops, Debugging |
Ch. 13, 14 |
Assignment 1 |
| Sep 17 & 19 |
Arrays, Objects, Classes, Callback functions, Events |
Ch. 3 and 15 |
Assignment 2, Quiz 1 |
| Sep 24 & 26 |
DOM query access |
Ch. 4 |
Assignment 3 |
| Oct 1 & 3 |
jQuery and Events |
Course notes |
Assignment 4 |
| Oct 8 & 10 |
Review and Exam |
Class notes |
Midterm Exam (Tuesday or scheduled online) |
| Oct 15 & 17 |
jQuery effects, form controls |
Ch. 7 and 8 |
Assignment 5 |
| Oct 22 & 24 |
Review form controls |
Ch. 18 |
Assignment 6, Quiz 2 |
| Oct 29 & 31 |
jQuery UI, Advanced DOM scripting, Object-based methods |
Class notes |
|
| Nov 5 & 7 |
Regular Expressions |
Ch. 9, 11 |
|
| Nov 12 |
Review |
Class notes |
Final Project |
| Nov 19 |
|
|
Final Exam (11:30 AM) or schedule online |
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course
content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you
have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.
Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that
you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296