- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This is an introduction to using the jQuery JavaScript library which will help students write JavaScript in a simplified, concise and elegant manner. Topics include navigating and selecting DOM (Document Object Model) elements on a web page using jQuery functions, handling events and event binding, creating simple visual effects including animation, creating simple jQuery widgets. This course also introduces learners to jQuery plugins for image manipulation, form validation and file uploads.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MDIA 2205
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$705.07
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain the basics of the jQuery JavaScript library
- Correctly use jQuery to select elements on a page by ID, attribute name, by attribute value, by position and by the text within an element on a web page
- Manipulate elements on a page by setting attribute values, rewriting an element's XHTML or its text, appending content to an element, moving page elements, etc.
- Use jQuery to perform form validation
- Work with event handlers and event binding using jQuery, and use the information returned by the event object
- Create visual effects using jQuery including toggling element visibility, fading, sliding elements up and down and create custom animation
- Create jQuery widgets such as dialogs, tabs and DatePickers
- Create an image gallery using a jQuery plugin
- Perform file uploads using a jQuery plugin
Effective as of Fall 2013
Related Programs
jQuery in Web Publishing (MDIA 4307) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Web Technologies
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of MDIA 4307 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 61126
Dates
Apr 02 - Jun 18 In Progress
- CRN 61126
- $705.07 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02 - Jun 18 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mike Walton
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered entirely online, however, is an asynchronous course which does not require that you meet each week at a specific time. You will be expected to meet assignment deadlines according to the schedule on the course outline and directions of the instructor. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status
In Progress
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