CS 140 - JavaScript I

Credits: 1-5
Students learn the fundamentals of object orientated programming (OOP) in JavaScript (JS). Students apply an understanding of JS syntax, data structures, logic and dataflow to capture, process and transform user interactions in web pages. Students build projects using server-side JS, JS APIs and JS native modules in a cohesive codebase.
Course Outcomes:

Develop JS code for use in web pages.
Understand and utilize the fundamentals of OOP and complex data processing
Control website behavior using data types, data structures, and logical dataflow and functions.
Explain the role of Node.js, APIs and native modules.
Troubleshoot problems related to code execution.

Course Topics:

Basic programming concepts in JS
Literals, variables, constants and data structures
Control flow patterns
Expressions and operators
Functions
Scope
Array methods and processing
Objects and OOP
Maps and sets
Asynchronous programming: intervals, events, callbacks; promises, try and catch; await and then
Regular expressions
Native modules
Node.js and server-side JavaScript

LAB Credits: 5
LAB hours per week: 10
Course Attribute(s): Work-Based
OEE Permitted: Yes
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 11.1004
Default Section Size/Cap: 24
Quarter(s) offered:

Fall