Webmaster â JavaScript Level 4

Syllabus

The course consists of the following Units:

• Lesson 1 – Getting Started With JavaScript

The following topics are covered: Introduction to JavaScript; Reserved Words & Code Positioning; Introducing JavaScript Variables; Performing Arithmetic; Comparison & Logical Operations; Working With Numbers; Working With Strings; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 1 – Scripting Exercises.

• Lesson 2 – JavaScript Event Handlers

The following topics are covered: Introduction to Events & Event Handlers; Browser Window Event Handlers; Event Listeners; Form Event Handlers; Mouse Event Handlers; Keyboard Event Handlers; HTML5 Event Handlers; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 2 – Using Event Handlers Exercises.

• Lesson 3 – Expanding Your JavaScript Knowledge

The following topics are covered: JavaScript's Built-in Objects; Introducing Document Object Model Objects; Custom Objects; JavaScript Functions; Working With Arrays; Controlling The Flow; Let's Play Hide & Seek – Build Your First Interactive Game; Looping The Loop; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 3 – JavaScript Exercises.

• Lesson 4 – The Document Object Model

The following topics are covered: What Is the Document Object Model?; The Top Level Window Object; The Document Object; Forms Objects; Working With Window Objects; Timer Objects; Document Interaction; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 4 – Health Insurance Questionnaire.

• Lesson 5 – Error Handling & Debugging

The following topics are covered: Understanding the JavaScript Interpreter; Understanding & Dealing With Errors; The JavaScript Console; Using Breakpoints; Handling Exceptions; Debugging Hints & Common Errors; A Guide To Good Scripting; Graphic Design Considerations; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 5 – Build The "What Am I?” Game.

• Lesson 6 – Building The Minefield Game App

The following topics are covered: Designing The Game; Building the HTML Framework; Adding Style With CSS; Populating The Grid With Random Mines; Adding Skill Levels and Sound Effects; Tracking Hits & Misses; Testing & Quality Assurance; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 6 – Build A Matching Pairs Game.

• Lesson 7 – Application Programming Interfaces

The following topics are covered: Introducing the HTML5 JavaScript APIs; The Drag & Drop API; The Web Storage API; The Messaging API; The History API; The Geo-location API and Google Maps; The Canvas API; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 7 – Shape Drawing Exercise

• Lesson 8 – Introduction to JQuery

The following topics are covered: What is jQuery?; Finding And Working With Elements; Creating A simple jQuery App; Handling Events With jQuery; Effects & Animation Methods; Working With jQuery Form Elements; Dimension & Positioning Methods; The jQuery User Interface; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 8 – Build A Noughts & Crosses Game.

• Lesson 9 – JavaScript Plus

The following topics are covered: Introducing AJAX; JavaScript Object Notation (JSON); Server Side JavaScript; Function Closure Explained; What Are Prototypes?; Regular Expressions & Recursion; Working With Cookies; Adding & Removing Event Listeners; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 9 – Build A Connect Four Game.

• Lesson 10 - Building The Owzat Cricket Game

The following topics are covered: Game Overview; Creating The Game Framework With HTML & CSS; Planning The JavaScript Functions; Controlling The Game; Provide A Scoreboard To Show Current Status; Generate Random Batting Strokes & Bowling Appeals; A function To Update Status; Testing & Quality Assurance; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 10 – Build Your Own Owzat Game.

Prerequisites:

Students require a good knowledge of HTML Programming. This course assumes you have completed the Webmaster - Level 3 Course or have studied HTML to an equivalent level.

Please Note: We recommend this course is completed on a PC with the Windows Operating System or on an Apple Mac. As this is an online course it can be accessed on any Internet Ready computer, however certain software packages covered in the course will require specific system requirements and students using alternative platforms may need to source alternative software packages.

Course Duration & Support:

Students may register at any time for a fully-supported one-year training licence and will have constant access to a personal tutor via email. As the course is self-study, you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer within the one year licence period.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 120 hrs.