There are two required purchases this semester; see below for details.
Text Book
The first two thirds of the semester does not require a textbook; however, the last third will require a textbook purchase listed below:
JavaScript Absolute Beginner’s Guide
by Kirupa Chinnathambi
Series: Absolute Beginner’s Guide
Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Que Publishing; 1 edition (July 18, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0789758067
ISBN-13: 978-0789758064
Software
Please download and install the latest versions of the following pieces of software:
Google Chrome – While there are a variety of great browsers out there we will be using Google Chrome in the classroom for two reasons. First, it runs on both Windows machines and Macs. Second, it has a great set of “developer’s tools” that you will need during the programming part of the course.
Notepad++ (Windows users only) or BBEdit (Mac users only) – Notepad++ and BBEdit are text editors that we will use when writing JavaScript during the programming part of the course. Notepad++ is free. BBEdit, for what we want to do with it, will also be free. Please download the free trial of BBEdit. At the end of the free trial, BBEdit will still run but some of the fancy, high-end features will no longer work but we won’t be using any of the fancy, high-end features so BBEdit will be fine for the Mac users.
Max Lab
The fee associated with the MaxLab assignments is $19.99. You will be required to pay the fee as you start the first Lab. DO NOT skip ahead and pay for the Max Lab. Listen carefully in-class to your instructor for additional details.
Study Guides
Study guides will be provided to help you prepare for exams. Please note that in order to be successful on the exams in this class you will need to complete all of the assigned readings and take notes while you complete the readings, watch all of the assigned videos and take notes while you view the videos, attend class regularly and take notes during class. Your collection of notes will be needed to complete the provided study guides. YOur instructor will post the study guides below prior to the exams. Be sure to check back here often for updates.