Basic JavaScript Course

Course Description

This comprehensive course introduces students to JavaScript programming from the ground up. Students will learn fundamental programming concepts, JavaScript syntax, and practical web development skills. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on coding experience to prepare students for real-world programming challenges.

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy and web browsing skills
Understanding of HTML and CSS basics (recommended)
Mathematical reasoning and logical thinking
No prior programming experience required

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Technical Skills

Write clean, efficient JavaScript code
Understand variables, data types, and operators
Create and use functions effectively
Implement control flow structures
Work with arrays and objects
Manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM)

Problem-Solving Skills

Debug and troubleshoot JavaScript programs
Break down complex problems into smaller parts
Apply logical thinking to programming challenges
Test and validate code functionality
Follow coding best practices and conventions
Prepare for advanced JavaScript frameworks

Detailed Course Content

Module 1: JavaScript Fundamentals (Weeks 1-3)

Introduction to programming and JavaScript history
Setting up development environment (VS Code, browser tools)
JavaScript syntax, comments, and basic structure
Variables: var, let, const and their differences
Data types: numbers, strings, booleans, null, undefined
Type conversion and coercion
Basic operators: arithmetic, comparison, logical
Template literals and string methods

Module 2: Control Flow and Functions (Weeks 4-6)

Conditional statements: if, else if, else, switch
Loops: for, while, do-while, for...in, for...of
Break and continue statements
Function declarations vs expressions
Parameters, arguments, and return values
Scope: global, function, and block scope
Arrow functions and their syntax
Callback functions and higher-order functions

Module 3: Data Structures (Weeks 7-9)

Arrays: creation, indexing, and basic operations
Array methods: push, pop, shift, unshift, slice, splice
Iteration methods: forEach, map, filter, reduce
Objects: creation, properties, and methods
Object destructuring and spread operator
JSON: parsing and stringifying
Working with nested data structures
ES6+ features: Set, Map, and symbols

Module 4: DOM Manipulation and Events (Weeks 10-12)

Understanding the Document Object Model
Selecting elements: getElementById, querySelector, etc.
Modifying element content, attributes, and styles
Creating and inserting new elements
Event handling: addEventListener, event objects
Common events: click, submit, load, keypress
Form validation and user input handling
Introduction to asynchronous JavaScript and APIs

Learning Resources

Required Materials

Course textbook: "JavaScript: The Complete Guide" (provided)
Access to a computer with modern web browser
Code editor: Visual Studio Code (free download)
Moodle course platform access
GitHub account for code repositories

Supplementary Resources

MDN Web Docs (Mozilla Developer Network)
JavaScript.info comprehensive tutorial
FreeCodeCamp JavaScript course
Codecademy JavaScript track
YouTube channels: Traversy Media, The Net Ninja
Stack Overflow for troubleshooting

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Assessment and Grading

            Grade Distribution
            Weekly Assignments (8 total): 30% of final grade
Mid-term Project: 20% of final grade
Final Moodle Examination: 35% of final grade
Class Participation & Discord Engagement: 15% of final grade

        

Assignment Details

Weekly coding assignments due every Friday by 11:59 PM
Assignments build upon previous week's concepts
Late submissions: -10% per day (maximum 3 days)
Code must be submitted via GitHub repository
All assignments must include proper comments and documentation
Plagiarism will result in zero points and academic misconduct report

Mid-term Project

Interactive web application using JavaScript
Project proposal due Week 6
Final project submission due Week 9
10-minute presentation to class required
Must demonstrate all concepts learned in first 6 weeks
Individual work only - no group projects

Moodle Examination - Comprehensive Details

The final examination is a crucial component of your assessment, designed to test your comprehensive understanding of JavaScript programming concepts covered throughout the course.

Examination Specifications

Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Total Questions: 50 questions

Question Distribution: 30 multiple choice, 15 code analysis, 5 coding problems

Passing Grade: 70% minimum (35 out of 50 questions)

Attempts Allowed: 2 attempts (best score counts)

Time Between Attempts: Minimum 24 hours

Available: Final exam week (specific dates TBA)

Format: Online proctored exam through Moodle

Detailed Exam Topics

Core Concepts (40%)

Variable declarations and scoping rules
Data types and type conversion
Operators and expressions
Control flow statements
Function definitions and calls

Advanced Topics (60%)

Array methods and iteration
Object manipulation and methods
DOM selection and modification
Event handling and listeners
Debugging and error handling

Sample Questions

Multiple Choice Example:
What will be the output of: console.log(typeof null);
A) "null" B) "object" C) "undefined" D) "boolean"

Code Analysis Example:
Analyze the following code and predict its output:
let arr = [1, 2, 3]; arr.push(4); console.log(arr.length);

Coding Problem Example:
Write a function that takes an array of numbers and returns the sum of all even numbers.

Exam Preparation Guidelines

Review all weekly assignments and their solutions
Practice with provided sample questions and mock exams
Join study groups in Discord server
Attend review sessions (dates announced on Moodle)
Complete practice coding problems from textbook
Test your setup: ensure stable internet and quiet environment
Prepare backup internet connection if possible
Have ID ready for proctoring verification

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Course Policies

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance is strongly encouraged
More than 3 unexcused absences may result in grade reduction
Contact instructor in advance for excused absences
Make-up sessions available for missed labs

Academic Integrity

All work must be original and independently completed
Collaboration is encouraged for learning, but submissions must be individual
Proper attribution required for any external code or resources used
Plagiarism detection software will be used on all submissions
Violations will be reported to academic affairs office

Support and Accommodations

Office hours: [Days and times] or by appointment
Students with disabilities should contact disability services
Technical support available through IT helpdesk
Tutoring services available through academic success center
Mental health resources available through counseling center

Weekly Schedule Overview

Class Schedule: [Days and Times]
Location: [Room Number/Online Platform]
Lab Sessions: [Days and Times]

Typical Week Structure

Monday: New concept introduction and theory
Wednesday: Hands-on coding practice and examples
Friday: Lab session and assignment work time
Ongoing: Discord discussions and peer collaboration