- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1850 Web Design and Development with HTML. 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. 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 objects, event handling, functions, closures, object detection, prototyping, event handling, callback functions, jQuery introduction, jQuery plugin usage, form validation, timers, and simple animations. Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. This course is typically delivered over 12 weeks. Please Note: The 6-week compressed sections are designed for students not taking multiple courses as the compressed sections have 2 lessons and twice the workload per week. COMP 2132 is the prerequisite for several follow-on advanced JavaScript courses, COMP 2909 Angular and Vue.js, COMP 3012 Back-End Web Development with Node.js, COMP 3013 Front-End Web Development with React.js and COMP 3015 Introduction to Web Applications with PHP. is a required course for Applied Web Development (AWD) and Web Development Fundamentals (WDF) and the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC). Upon completion, successful students will be able to program web sites and develop significant web applications with JavaScript.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$571.25 - $599.00 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Web Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Certificate Part-time
- Web Development Foundations (WDF)
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below are four offerings of COMP 2132 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 88283
Dates
Feb 24 - Apr 02 Seats Available
- CRN 88283
- $599.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Feb 24 - Apr 02 | Mon, Wed | 13:00 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 484 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Jeff Parker
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 88278
Dates
Jan 09 - Mar 27 In Progress
- CRN 88278
- $571.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Jeff Parker
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- 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.
- 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. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows.
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.
CRN 92520
Dates
Jan 11 - Apr 05 Cancelled
- CRN 92520
- $599.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 11 - Apr 05 | Sat | 13:00 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. No class February 15 (Family Day).
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 88277
Dates
Jan 13 - Apr 07 In Progress and Full
- CRN 88277
- $599.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 13 - Apr 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 371 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Chris Harris
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. No class February 17 (Family Day)
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are three offerings of COMP 2132 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 67141
Dates
Apr 10 - Jun 26 Sneak Preview
- CRN 67141
- $571.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 10 - Jun 26 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Jeff Parker
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- 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.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours synchronous online classes. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 12-15+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class, 1-hour asynchronous class time and 9-12+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed February 19, 2025 at 9:00 am (PST)
CRN 68899
Dates
Apr 29 - Jul 22 Sneak Preview
- CRN 68899
- $599.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Johnny Zhang
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- 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.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours synchronous online classes. FINAL EXAM: July 22, 1800-2100, at the Downtown campus, Room 370. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 12-15+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class, 1-hour asynchronous class time and 9-12+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. No class July 1 (Canada Day).
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed February 19, 2025 at 9:00 am (PST)
CRN 67142
Dates
Jun 23 - Jul 30 Sneak Preview
- CRN 67142
- $599.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jun 23 - Jul 30 | Mon, Wed | 13:00 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 484 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Jeff Parker
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is an intensive 6-week delivery course, it covers the same material as our 12-week offering. Students must attend 2 classes and be prepared to complete twice the amount of homework weekly. Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours on campus. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 12-15+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class, 1-hour asynchronous class time and 9-12+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed February 19, 2025 at 9:00 am (PST)
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.