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Web Development with JavaScript COMP 2132

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This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1850 -Introduction to Web Development. Those who already understand HTML5 and CSS3 will explore web development in more depth with JavaScript and jQuery and be introduced to programming for web sites and web applications. Students must provide their own current model PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. COMP 2132 introduces web programming concepts, participants will create and use JavaScript variables, objects, functions, and arrays. Labs, exercises and assignments focus on the theory behind client-side web scripting and how to manage interactive sites. Topics include: object/feature detection, DOM manipulation, event handling, functions (named and anonymous), closures, object detection, object creation and prototyping, event handling and callback functions, jQuery introduction, jQuery plugin usage, form validation, timers and simple animations. Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. In the 12-week sections, students may have an average total time commitment of 7+ hours each week. Please Note: The 6-week compressed sections may have twice the workload per week. This course is prerequisite for several follow-on advanced JavaScript courses: COMP 2052 Android and Mobile Application Development Tools, COMP 2909 Angular and Vue.js, COMP 3012 Back-End Web Development with Node.js, COMP 2913 React and Modern JavaScript and COMP 3015 Introduction to Web Applications with PHP. COMP 2132 is a required course for BCIT Computing Advanced Web Technologies; both associate certificates in Applied Web Development, AWD and Web and Mobile Application Development, WMA, as well as Web Development Fundamentals and the Computer Systems Certificate, CSC. Upon completion, successful students will be able to program Front-End and Back-End web sites, and develop significant web applications with JavaScript.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

3.0

Cost

$599.16 - $626.27 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below are four offerings of COMP 2132 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 47032

Duration

Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 04 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 47032
  • $626.27
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 11 - Dec 04 Mon 18:30 - 21:30 Downtown DTC Rm. 484
Instructor

Chris Harris

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Cost

$626.27

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. Please email cstflex@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. No class October 2 (Truth & Reconciliation). Class in session October 9 (Thanksgiving) and November 13 (Remembrance Day).
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

CRN 47007

Duration

Thu Sep 14 - Thu Nov 30 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 47007
  • $599.16
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 14 - Nov 30 Thu 18:00 - 21:00 Online
Instructor

Jeff Parker

Course outline

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Cost

$599.16

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

CRN 50634

Duration

Wed Sep 20 - Wed Dec 06 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 50634
  • $599.16
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 20 - Dec 06 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Online
Instructor

Lei Zhang

Course outline

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Cost

$599.16

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

CRN 47008

Duration

Mon Oct 30 - Wed Dec 06 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 47008
  • $626.27
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Oct 30 - Dec 06 Mon, Wed 13:00 - 16:00 Downtown DTC
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$626.27

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. This is an intensive 6 week delivery course. Students must attend all classes. Please email cstflex@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. Class in session November 13 (Remembrance Day).
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Create and use JavaScript variables, objects, functions, and arrays.
  • Explain Array() manipulation for native ES6 array methods.
  • Describe various iterative and conditional control constructs in JavaScript.
  • Evaluate jQuery and how it applies to web development.
  • Create JavaScript event handler code in order to respond to various event types.
  • Perform customized data validation.
  • Construct code that creates animation effects within a web page.
  • Explain the HTTP protocol and how it is used to deliver web content.
  • Use Fetch and Async/Await to retrieve data from a REST API.
  • Store and retrieve data using JSON.
  • Design JavaScript code that generates both HTML 5 and CSS 3.
  • Use the Constructor, Class and the Prototype patterns to create objects with their own properties and methods.
  • Use Git/GitHub and Gulp/WebPack and build systems.
  • Use Sass (SCSS) for modern web development.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2021

Related Programs

Web Development with JavaScript (COMP 2132) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Applied Web Development
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Computer Systems
    Certificate Part-time
  3. Web Development Foundations (WDF)
    Microcredential Part-time
  4. Web Development Fundamentals
    Statement of Completion Part-time
  5. Web and Mobile Application Development
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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