CSD 340: Course Syllabus
(Web Scripting)

Contact Info:   

Thomas E. Blum
Office: O-333
Office Hours: Mon 10:00, Mon 1:00, Wed 2:00, Fri 10:00 or by appointment
Phone: 215-951-1139
e-mail: blum@lasalle.edu
Web: http://www.lasalle.edu/~blum

Description:

An introduction to basic programming concepts such as variables, arrays, control structures (if and loops), functions, as well as an introduction to basic interface concepts such as forms, controls, events, etc. Use of these concepts in the creation of dynamic and interactive documents for the Internet. Mainly client-side scripting in particular JavaScript, but also some PHP server-side scripting. Prerequisite: DArt 230 or permission of the DArt Director.

Meetings:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00

Location:

Olney 200

Recommended Text:

Websites:

• http://javascript.internet.com/
• http://wsabstract.com/javaindex.shtml
• http://www.w3schools.com/js/
• http://www.webteacher.com/javascript/
• http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/

Online Books:

Instructions for Accessing Safari Tech Books Online

Title(s) relevant to this course:
JavaScript by example / Ellie Quigley

Assessment:      

In addition,

• Homeworks and labs are to be done individually unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• There will be three open-book, open-notes exams in which you will write code and a final of the same format. The date of a test will be announced at least one week before it is given.
• If at any time you take information from any source (book, website, etc.), that source should be cited. Failing to do so may be considered plagiarism and thus cheating.
• A late penalty of 10 pts (out of 100) will be deducted from your score for each week an assignment is late.
• The plus/minus grading system will be used.
• Attendance will be taken.
• Absences, lateness, etc. will be reflected in the class portion of the grade. More than three unexcused absences may result in the lowering of a grade.
• Make-up tests are given at the discretion of the professor. You have to meet with me to discuss the reason for missing the exam and to schedule a make-up. It may be decided that the missed test will serve as your dropped score (see the second grading scenario above).
• The students should keep all returned materials (tests, homeworks, labs, and so on) until a final grade is received for the course.
• It is the responsibility of the students to keep copies of all submitted materials (tests, homeworks, labs, and so on) until a final grade is received for the course.

Self-Study:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science will be conducting a self-study during the next four years. A part of this process involves inviting external experts who will review our course offerings, assessment measures, and student work. For this reason, faculty members will keep sample copies of students’ work including tests, homework assignments, programming assignments, and projects. Every effort will be made to ensure individual names are eliminated from these “artifacts.” If you prefer not to have your work included in this collection, please inform your instructor.

Classroom Behavior:

While in the classroom, students should behave in a manner that is neither distracting to nor disrespectful to the professor or other students. Cell phones should be turned off.

Cheating: