Course Outlines

University of Winnipeg Continuing Education

DIT 36005 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Ajax

Course:	DIT 36005 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Ajax Ajax is the combination of several technologies already acquired in the ISSD program. In this 30 hour block, students will become familiar with the XMLHttpRequest object and learn how to create seamless interaction between the user and the server.
Dates:	7-Sep-2010 to 17-Sep-2010 Mon-Fri (30 hours total)
Time:	09:00 - 12:00
Cost:	The cost is part of the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma tuition.
Instructor:	Steve Gomori is a graduate of the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma at the University of Winnipeg. In addition to PHP, Javascript, MySQL, XHTML, and CSS projects, Steve works on marketing campaigns and teaching various courses and seminars.
Resources:	Resources will be provided in class.
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Additional Information:	The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education web site. The DCE.UWinnipegCourses.ca web site. The UWinnipeg.ca web site. The UWinnipeg WebAdvisor. While not required, it is a good idea to bring a portable USB flash drive or other storage media for your files. Some instructors may ask you to email assignments as attachments. There are many free compression (zip/archive) programs available, including "7-Zip" (Windows) and "Zip Mac Files For PC" (Macintosh).
Register Now:	Seating is limited. Call The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Front Desk to register: (204) 982-6633.
Location and Hours:	Classes for Information Technology are at Main Campus, 480 Ellice Avenue on the 2nd floor of Lockhart Hall (rooms 2L13A & 2L13B) and the 3rd floor of Manitoba Hall (room 3M58). Proceed to room 2L13 in Lockhart Hall to find out which room your class will be in. Stevi Dram's office is on the 2nd floor, Lockhart Hall: 2L13C The DCE Registration Office is located at 275 Portage Avenue on the 14th floor. Their phone number is (204) 982-6633. Registration Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Offices closed on Saturday of long weekends. Lost? Here is a map of Main Campus showing Lockhart Hall and Manitoba Hall. If you're driving, you may also find the traffic map and the parking map useful.
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Learning Outcomes

Create more responsive web applications using Ajax
Understand the details of the XMLHttpRequest object
Exchange data using XML, JSON, and HTML formats
Apply unobtrusive JavaScript to existing web sites
Debug applications using modern tools
Be comfortable using the jQuery library

Prerequisites

The following is required before taking this course:

Must understand the fundamentals of programming (functions, objects, arrays, etc.)
Must have an understanding of HTML/XHTML
Must have an understanding of basic JavaScript
Should have an understanding of a server-side scripting language like PHP ASP Java, or a similar technology
The basic ability to read, write and parse XML using JavaScript would be an asset
Should be comfortable using the Web Developer Toolbar extension for Firefox

Course Format

This course follows a lecture format. During class time, we will present material, draw your attention to key points that you should pay attention to, answer questions you may have, and manage class discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.

There may be quizzes or assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to be on time and to get copies of any assignments missed due to absence. Missed quizzes cannot be made up later.

Students are strongly advised to use the reference material. For every hour of class time the student should budget at least two hours of self study to cover all the material in this course.

Only material that is covered in class lectures will be testable.

Student Deliverables and Pace

Class 1: No deliverables for this class.

Class 2: Quiz 1
Assignment #1 Released

Class 3: Quiz #2

Class 4: Quiz #3 Assignment #1 Due Assignment #2 Released

Class 5: Quiz #4

Class 6: Quiz #5 Assignment #2 Due

Class 7: Test

Final Test

The final test will occur on the last day of classes. Details of the type of test will be given in class.

Final Project

No final project.

Evaluation

Exercises given in class: 10%

Assignments: 50%

Final Test: 40%

Topic Outline

Subject to change.

Introduction to Ajax

History of Ajax
Ajax Architecture
Web 2.0
What is Ajax?

JavaScript Review

Data Types
Operators
Loops
Models

JavaScript OO

Building simple objects

XMLHttpRequest Object

Introduction
Understanding its properties and methods

Debugging your Ajax applications

Firebug
Firebug Lite
Fiddler
Developer Toolbar

Data Formats

XML
JSON
HTML

Hijax

Unobtrusive JavaScript
Event Handling

Libraries

Introduction
What's out there
Choosing the correct one

jQuery Library

Introduction
Exploring the API
jQuery Core
Selectors, attributes, traversing, manipulation
Ajax, events
Special effects

jQuery UI Library

Widgets
Interactions

Grades:

Letter Graded Courses:

A+ =    96 - 100% Outstanding
A  =    91 -  95%
A- =    83 -  90% Very Good
B+ =    75 -  82%
B  =    70 -  74% Average
C+ =    66 -  69%
C  =    57 -  65% Pass
D  =    50 -  56%
F  =    Failure
VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal

Pass/Fail Courses:

P  =    Pass
F  =    Failure
I  =    Incomplete
VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal

Audited Courses:

CP  =   Certificate of Participation (based on >75% attendance)
NCP =   No Certificate of Participation (based on <75% attendance)

Note: Final percentages containing a half-point will be rounded up to the next full point (e.g., 69.5 would be rounded up to 70), and then converted to the letter grade (i.e., from C+ to B).

Late Assignments

Unless otherwise stated, late assignments are penalized 10% per calendar day. No assignments will be accepted more than 2 days late without permission.

Quizzes

Quizzes may be given during classes and could be time limited. They may be fill in the blank, short answer, code, or multiple choice and may be given online, verbally, or on paper. Missed quizzes cannot be made up if absent or if you are late for class.

Attendance

While class attendance may not be taken for marks, your attendance is required for each class to participate in quizzes, homework, and assignments.

Considerations

Please consider turning off any cell phones and pagers while in lectures or seminars. If you need to be available (on call for work, for example) please set your cell/pager to vibrate. Also, please remember that checking email, typing instant messages, or surfing the Web may be distracting to others.

A Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating

The Modern Language Association Handbook for Writers of Research Papers defines plagiarism as:

the act of using another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source.

Copying words or ideas from any source, including another student, constitutes academic 'theft', and may result in loss of marks for the assignment, loss of marks for the entire course, or even expulsion. The same penalties will result if a student is found guilty of cheating or contributing to cheating on any test, exam or assignment.

Students should familiarize themselves with University of Winnipeg policy concerning plagiarism and academic honesty.

Other Plagiarism Resources

More Information

Here are links to more information that you may find helpful:

Winnipeg Transit: The Winnipeg Transit site includes links for fares, the free Downtown Spirit service, schedules and more.

Exchange District BIZ: The Winnipeg Exchange District BIZ site has maps and information about the area around our campus.

Downtown Winnipeg BIZ: The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ site includes links for parking, restaurants, and the BIZ Patrol.

Notice

The contents of this page are given as a guideline only and are subject to change.

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