BIT 115: Introduction To Programming1 Sit in front of a computer Log in –Username: ? –password: ? –domain: student Bring up the course web page: – –or Google for “Jon Peck Cascadia” Introduce yourself to the people around you

BIT 116:JavaScript Instructor: Jon Peck ( Mon/Wed 3:30-5:35pm, CC (or Google “Jon Peck Cascadia”)

BIT 116: Scripting3 116: Why take this course? For people who: –Are looking to add ‘web programming’ to a web certificate/degree –People looking to go into programming more directly & who are looking to gain an extra term of practice in computer programming PreReq: –BIT 115 or equivalent (introductory programming) –Comfortable using Windows –Comfortable writing small programs –Enjoy figuring out how things work

BIT 116: Scripting4 Why JavaScript? Relatively fast to learn; lightweight code Simple, useful ways to apply in everyday webpages: form validation, menus [example]example More complicated applications: everything from graphing to webmail [example]example Even more complex client/server apps (AJAX)

BIT 116: Scripting5 You’ll learn by doing –Practice, practice, practice! –Make sure that whatever we cover in class, you can do from memory by the next class –10-ish hours outside of class, per week, on average Work up to solving medium-sized problems Understanding is the key!! Objective: Learn JavaScript Programming!

BIT 116: Scripting6 Website Everything will be posted through the website –(Almost) no paper hand-outs Get familiar with how it’s set up –You are responsible for knowing how to find what you need Shouldn’t be difficult to find stuff If you can’t find something, look again! If you still can’t find it, me:

BIT 116: Scripting7 Syllabus If info isn’t on here, you should ask before it’s an issue. YOU are responsible for knowing the syllabus! Details will be malleable –Schedule may change, especially if/when we get done with stuff faster than the initial schedule. I'll adjust the schedule accordingly, as we go, and I’ll tell you if I do.

BIT 116: Scripting8 Syllabus : Book, info Required Book: “Head First Javascript” –Get this now: few copies at store; see links on website –Check the syllabus for the reading, and read it before class Class Meeting time, Office hours, Contact info –If you need help, ask!! –Better sooner than later!! –Bookmark the webpage – you can get lecture notes, in class exercises, homework assignments, and late-breaking announcements there!

BIT 115: Introduction To Programming9 BYOLaptop (if you want) If you have your own laptop, and you feel comfortable bringing it to class, feel free to do so (wireless / ethernet in this room) If you have a laptop & run into problems installing the software, bring your laptop to class & we can look at it together (regardless of whether you bring it regularly)

BIT 116: Scripting10 Behavior Rules Quiet while I’m lecturing –Ask me questions, but don’t chat loudly with your neighbors –Minimize typing If you want to type, sit towards the back of the room –If you have trouble hearing me, move up front Work during ICE time –If you finish a section, try the next one –If you finish everything, chose a project on your own

BIT 115: Introduction To Programming11 No Cheating! If you cheat: –First offense: everyone involved will get a 20% penalty –Second offense: everyone involved gets 0 for that assignment –Third offense: You’ll be given a choice of Withdrawing from the course (if you still can), or else you’ll get a zero for the term. Period. If you cheat on assignments and I don’t catch you, you’ll do badly on the exams (midterm & final) –Exams are ~30% of your grade – if you get flogged on these, you’ll do badly overall

BIT 116: Scripting12 Save A Copy Of All Work!! USB key, to yourself, etc In-class work, EXAMS, Quizzes, etc,etc –If you work with someone, make sure each of you gets a copy –For in-class work, you don’t have to hand it in (I’ll be checking it as I walk around & watch you work) If you lose track of it, and I mis-record it, then whatever I’ve got will stand as a grade

BIT 116: Scripting13 Make-Up Policy If you notify the instructor at least one week prior to an exam or quiz, it may be possible to take the exam or quiz at a different time than the scheduled date. No make-ups will be given for exams, presentations, or other such graded events, that were missed without prior notification to the instructor. In any case, the notification of absence must be given at least 2 days before the exam/quiz/event. Any disagreements about your grade should be brought to my attention immediately.

BIT 116: Scripting14 Exams You can assume that the exams will be 100% paper-and-pencil –Make use of auto-complete to help you learn this stuff, but DON’T RELY ON AUTOCOMPLETE You need to understand this material, in order to use it well –Start practicing now – trying writing code out from memory, and/or in NotePad

BIT 116: Scripting15 Quizzes Each class will start With an In-Class Quiz Reading quizzes will be given to you ahead of time, and will pertain to reading from the assigned chapter They will be due on the FIRST day that we cover that chapter in-class

BIT 116: Scripting16 Pairwise Reading: Grades Group up in pairs Triples are ok, if there is an odd number of people 10 minutes to: –Download The Syllabus –Read The “Assessment” section –Summarize the “Assessment” section. 5 minutes to present your summary to another pair, and listen to their presentation.

BIT 116: Scripting17 Next: Intro to Aptana, HTML, JavaScript Note: In previous terms, we had a program called ‘SitePad’ installed here at CCC – it has since been replaced with ‘Aptana’

BIT 116: Scripting18 Next Class: Chapter 1 Reading Quiz! It’s posted online It’s due BEFORE of class (but I’m giving you an extra day this time only) In-class quiz on today’s material Today’s ICE: Fill out info form (first link on website) Exercise #1 on the website Work alone, but feel free to consult with neighbors