You would like to develope web pages which have interactive content to attracts visitors. In this course, you will develop interactive web content using JavaScript. You will also create and execute advanced scripts using JavaScript. This course is intended for students who are familiar in developing web pages; students should be proficient in writing XHTML code and using Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

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

• create and execute a JavaScript script. They will also identify some guidelines to be followed while writing scripts.
• display messages on the status bar of the browser window, create a new window that helps open linked pages, and manage the window using the properties and methods of the window object.
• add content to documents, create dynamic documents, and navigate between layers in a document.
• create a form, store data in it, and manipulate the data.
• validate data using control constructs.
• manipulate numerical, string, and date values.
• search for a pattern using a regular expression and understand Ajax.

Prerequisite(s):

To register for this course students must either take, or have the equivalent working knowledge of, the following course(s):

Students must have some basic knowledge of programming. They should be able to create web pages using XHTML code. They should also be proficient in using web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

The Career Center Course Curriculum for JavaScript:

Lesson 1: Getting Started with JavaScript

• Topic 1A: Create a Basic JavaScript Script
• Topic 1B: Execute a Script
• Topic 1C: Add Comments to a Script

Lesson 2: Managing the Browser Window

• Topic 2A: Display Messages on the Status Bar
• Topic 2B: Open a Linked Page in a New Window

Lesson 3: Managing the Document

1. Topic 3A: Write Content to a Document
2. Topic 3B: Create a Dynamic Document

Lesson 4: Manipulating Data and Functions

• Topic 4A: Create a Form
• Topic 4B: Create a Function
• Topic 4C: Store Data Using Variables
• Topic 4D: Manipulate Data Using Operators
• Topic 4E: Convert Data Types

Lesson 5: Validating Statements Using Control Constructs

• Topic 5A: Validate Statements
• Topic 5B: Execute Statements Iteratively

Lesson 6: Calculating Numerical Values

• Topic 6A: Calculate Numerical Values
• Topic 6B: Manipulate String Values
• Topic 6C: Manipulate Date Values

Lesson 7: Using Regular Expressions and Understanding Ajax

• Topic 7A: Use Regular Expressions to Match Patterns in Strings
• Topic 7B: Understand the Basics of Ajax

Appendix A: Browser-Specific Dynamic Documents

Supplemental Lesson: Browser-Specific Dynamic Documents

Appendix B: Other Form Validation Techniques

Supplemental Lesson: Other Form Validation Techniques