TECH 276 - JavaScript Fundamentals

A study of JavaScript language used to create dynamic and interactive web content. In this introductory course, students will learn the fundamentals of working with the behavior layer of web development using JavaScript. Students will learn scripting basics. the principles of unobtrusive and cross browser scripting, how to navigate and manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM), and how to use JavaScript libraries to improve web development. PREREQUISITE(S): TECH 272 or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly CMAP 276.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Write and use fundamental programming constructs using JavaScript (such as the creation and use of variables, conditional statements, loops, and functions).
Write JavaScript code that interacts with the behavior layer of web pages.
Navigate and manipulate DOM (document object model) elements, handle events and animate using JavaScript.
Use JavaScript to enhance a user’s experience and the processing speed of web pages.

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