Course details
This hands-on course follows on from COMP 2132 and was designed for students with prior experience developing web pages using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. Students must provide their own current model PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Starting with how Node.js fits into client-server software architecture, participants will focus on the Node.js programming model. Labs and exercises cover creating, installing and using node modules. Web frameworks like Express.js and Jest as used to build and test powerful web applications. Students will experience how Node.js is used by enterprise environments and modern web stacks like MEAN and MERN. Topics include: how to build, and deploy a RESTful API following best-practices, and learn error handling strategies. Typescript integration with Node.js as well as how to connect to databases will also be discussed. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are required. Students may have an average total time commitment of 11 hours each week; with 3 hours of class time, and 8 hours of homework. Web developers should also consider multiple advanced JavaScript tools including: COMP 2909 -Angular and Vue.js Fundamentals or COMP 2913 -React and Modern JavaScript. COMP 3012 is an elective in several BCIT Computing applied associate certificates; Web Development (AWD), Web and Mobile Application Development (WMA), Advanced Java Development (AJD) and Advanced .NET Development; as well as the CST/PTS Diploma. It is also preparation for the follow-on COMP 3916 Docker for DevOps. Upon completion, successful students will be able to use Node.js to build robust, scalable, data intensive web applications with user authentication. This course replaces COMP 2912 as of September 2021.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 2132
Credits
3.0
Cost
$570.23
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of COMP 3012 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 48301
Duration
Tue Sep 20 - Tue Dec 06 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48301
- $570.23
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 - Dec 06 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 471 |
Instructor
Armaan Dhanji
Course outline
Cost
$570.23
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours on campus. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of COMP 3012 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 89534
Duration
Tue Jan 10 - Tue Mar 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 89534
- $570.23
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 471 |
Instructor
Armaan Dhanji
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$570.23
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours on campus. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, participants must provide their own current model PC with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, 256 GB minimum storage and high-speed internet access. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain how Node.js fits into client-server software architecture.
- Create, install and make use node modules to extend the capabilities of the Node.js platform.
- Use a web framework like Express.js to build web applications.
- Make use of testing frameworks like Jest to automate the testing of code.
- Connect to, insert and retrieve data from a database.
- Use modern Node.js techniques for efficiently working with files and network requests through asynchronous IO.
- Prevent your Node.js applications from crashing by applying best-practice error handling strategies to ensure your server can gracefully recover in the event of an error
- Gain an understanding of how Node.js fits into modern web stacks like MEAN or MERN.
- Build a complete user authentication system that allows for registering and login of users.
- Build, deploy, and consume a RESTful API.
- Use static type checking through Typescript to build more robust, scalable Node.js applications.
- Use static type checking through Typescript to build more robust, scalable Node.js applications.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2021
Related Programs
Back-End Web Development with Node.js (COMP 3012) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Advanced .NET Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Advanced Java Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Web Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
- Web Development Fundamentals
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Web and Mobile Application Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
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