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Course Number:
CIS 195N
Course Title:
JavaScript Programming Using Node.js I
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Introduces Node.js as a platform for developing network applications using JavaScript. Covers common tools and frameworks, including the Node Package Manager (NPM), Babel, Webpack, Express.js, and React. Covers synchronous and asynchronous processing in Node.js, callbacks, file system I/O, and network I/O. Prerequisites: CIS 133W. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Install and configure Node.js along with an Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
  • Use NPM to locate and install Node.js modules.
  • Create secure stand-alone applications using Node.js.
  • Create secure web servers using Node.js and Express.js.
  • Transpile React JSX to JavaScript using Babel and Webpack.
  • Test and debug Node.js projects.