Web Development with Ajax

Web Development with Ajax Technologies Program

Overview
An 8-week program designed to provide an in-depth introduction to the development of interactive, interoperable, and user-centered websites using JavaScript and client-centric technologies associated with the term Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript + XML). The program focuses on programming techniques, languages, and frameworks used to build social-networking and media-sharing sites as well as state-of-the-art wikis, blogs, mashups, and folksonomies. It covers the basics of client-side JavaScript and Ajax programming together with popular frameworks such as jQuery, Prototype, and script.aculo.us. 

Topics in the curriculum include: JavaScript programming; writing browser-agnostic JavaScript; DOM-based manipulation of HTML documents; programming in jQuery; Prototype and script.aculo.us; interacting with the event model; client-side debugging techniques; asynchronous server requests (Ajax); animation and visual effects; form management and validation; JSON and XML data representation; and a survey of other JavaScript extension libraries such as GWT.

To download a printable (PDF) program brochure, click here.

 Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a solid programming background (at least two years of professional software development experience is preferred), including experience with Web development and HTML.

Dates & Location: Spring Quarter 2012
The spring session of this program is closed.

Online Section: Students may elect to register in an online section of the course. Learn more about online learning options.

DePaul University reserves the right to cancel any program prior to that program's first class meeting.

Course Credit
The Web Development with Ajax Technologies Program is an accredited course of DePaul University, which follows the quarter system (as opposed to the semester system).

Course #: IPD 356
Credit hours: 4 undergraduate

The credit hours are awarded to those who successfully complete the program's academic requirements, which include individual programming assignments. No midterm or final exams are conducted. 

The ability to apply these credit hours to a degree program is always determined by the college granting the degree. Learn more about transfer credit for DePaul's College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) at the course transfer guideline page. 

Textbooks 
Reading materials for certificate programs consist of textbooks and supplementary handouts. Textbook readings are considered preparatory in nature and are typically assigned prior to lectures; supplementary handouts are frequently distributed in class to provide additional information.

Textbooks for Spring Quarter 2012:

Required Textbook:

 

Fees: Spring Quarter 2012
Tuition fee: $1,750.00 
Application fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)

Full payment of tuition must be received by the Institute for Professional Development office before the start of the program. The university's refund policy allows a return of 100% of tuition (minus a separate $25 registration fee) if the student drops the Web development with Ajax Technologies Program by April 18, 2012.

Textbooks are a separate purchase to be made by students.

Payment Options
Fees are payable by check made out to DePaul University, or by credit card. For credit card payment, print out and complete the Payment by Credit Card Form.

Applicants who wish to use the university's DePEPER Plan (DePaul University's Extension Plan for Employer Reimbursement) must return the DePEPER Plan Application to the Institute for Professional Development Office. Submitting this application to any other DePaul office may delay the student's registration process. Information about this plan, along with an application form, is found here.

Applicants who wish to use the university’s In-Term Payment Plan or a third-party billing arrangement should contact the Institute for Professional Development office at (312) 362-6282 for details.

Application & Registration Procedure 
The first step is to apply for admission using the Institute for Professional Development’s online application; or, to apply via fax, mail, or in person, print out and complete the Application Form. Upon admission, the Institute office will contact the prospective student with registration information and instructions.​​​​​​​