Course Outline

Title:	AJAX Web Development	Course Number:	CS-234A

		Credits:	3

		Date:	November 2010

Institution:	Clackamas Community College

Outline Developed by:	Rich Albers & Debra Carino

Type of Program:	Lower Division Collegiate

Course Description:
In-depth exploration of creating dynamic websites using Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) technologies. Course covers the Document Object Model (DOM), basic operation of an AJAX application, XML and JSON data formats, and working with common toolkits and APIs, including JQuery and the Google API.

Course Objectives:
•	Introduce the theory behind AJAX, including the distribution of processing between client and server.
•	Demonstrate the basic operation of an AJAX application, including the XMLHttpRequest object and callback.
•	Introduce the data formats supported by AJAX applications, including XML and JSON
•	Demonstrate and provide opportunities for students to develop practical programming applications of AJAX, including the use of AJAX toolkits and APIs.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student should be able to:
•	Describe the Document Object Model and use the DOM to dynamically alter aspects of web pages via the use of JavaScript in an industry approved way.
•	Create a basic page that uses JavaScript to make dynamic calls to server-side scripts via the XMLHttpRequest object.
•	Describe the structure of XML and JSON data and explain the advantages and usage of each data format.
•	Install and use a JavaScript/AJAX toolkit similar to JQuery when creating AJAX applications.
•	Use JavaScript/AJAX to access common web application programming interfaces (APIs), similar to the Google API, to complete useful web site tasks.

Length of Course:	33 lecture hours

Grading Method:	Letter grades (A-F) or Pass/No Pass

Prerequisites:	Pass CS-133S or previous HTML and programming experience.

Major Topic Outline:
1.	JavaScript Concept Review
a.	OOP
b.	Variables
c.	Operators
d.	Functions
e.	Control Structures
f.	Events

2.	JavaScript Document Object Model (DOM) and Browser Object Models (BOM)
a.	DOM Heirarchy
i.	Modifying pages
ii.	Inserting/deleting/updating elements
iii.	Styles

3.	Introduction to AJAX
a.	Information flow
b.	Basic operation
c.	XMLHttpRequest Object
d.	Callback

4.	AJAX Data Formats
a.	XML
b.	JSON

5.	JavaScript/AJAX Toolkits
a.	JQuery
i.	Installation/configuration
ii.	Calling functions

6.	Using an API
a.	Google search
b.	Google maps

7.	AJAX Programming Projects

CCC AAOT/ASOT GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES 	Course Name and Number:   CS- 234A  
COURSE OUTLINE MAPPING CHART	AJAX Web Development

 Mark outcomes addressed by this course:
•	Mark “C” if this course completely addresses the outcome. Students who successfully complete this course are likely to have attained this learning outcome.
•	Mark “S” if this course substantially addresses the outcome. More than one course is required for the outcome to be completely addressed. Students who successfully complete all of the required courses are likely to have attained this learning outcome.
•	Mark “P” if this course partially addresses the outcome. Students will have been exposed to the outcome as part of the class, but the class is not a primary means for attaining the outcome and assessment for general education purposes may not be necessary.

 As a result of completing the AAOT /ASOT general education requirements, students will be able to:
WR: Writing Outcomes		
1. Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for academic and, in some 
              cases, professional audiences.		
2. Locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize information to communicate effectively.		
3. Demonstrate appropriate reasoning in response to complex issues.		
SP: Speech/Oral Communication Outcomes		
1. Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.		
2. Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and contexts.		
3. Build and manage relationships.		
MA: Mathematics Outcomes		
1. Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.	P	
2. Recognize which mathematical concepts are applicable to a scenario, apply appropriate 
    mathematics and technology in its analysis, and then accurately interpret, validate, and
    communicate the results.	P	
AL: Arts and Letters Outcomes  		
1. Interpret and engage in the Arts & Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of
    life. 		
2. Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage 
    more fully in local and global issues. 		
SS: Social Science Outcomes		
1. Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior.		
2. Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social
    world in which we live.		
SC: Science or Computer Science Outcomes		
1. Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore 
    ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions.		
2. Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically
    evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions 
    in an ethical manner.		
3. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of 
    scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment.		
CL: Cultural Literacy Outcome		
1. Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically 
              defined meanings of difference. 		
IL: Information Literacy Outcomes		
1. Formulate a problem statement.	P	
2. Determine the nature and extent of the information needed to address the problem.	P	
3. Access relevant information effectively and efficiently.	P	
4. Evaluate information and its course critically.	P	
5. Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information.