Frontend Basics (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Frontend is the visible part of a web application. In order to build the frontend for a modern web application, you need, for example, HTML, CSS and Javascript skills, but also knowledge of some frontend application framework is typically required. In this course, you will learn the basics of frontend programming.

Course competences
Web development competence
Systems and methods in ICT
Learning and information management competence

After completing the course, you will be familiar with the concepts related to frontend application development. You are able to develop small-scale web applications that use APIs as their data source.

Content

The course teaches the basics of implementing frontend applications. Issues to be addressed include the programming environment, components, facilities, utilization of external data sources and animation.

This course is an introduction to frontend application development. The course is a compulsory course in the Web Programming module. Program-oriented students gain a broader and deeper view of frontend development in the Frontend Application Development course.

Materials

Course material written by the teacher as well as selected online resources.

Teaching methods

- Contact lessons
- Exercises
- Final assignment

Exam schedules

The final assignment is done at the end of the course.

Completion alternatives

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Approximately 81 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1: You are familiar with concepts related to frontend application development. You will be able to create simple frontend applications based on the models and tutorials presented in the lessons.

Satisfactory 2: You are familiar with concepts related to frontend application development. You can create simple frontend applications.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: You understand the concepts related to frontend application development. You will be able to create simple frontend applications and apply your knowledge to the development of slightly more demanding applications.

Very good 4: You have a good understanding of concepts related to frontend application development. You can create small-scale frontend applications and apply your knowledge to the development of more demanding applications. You will be able to independently expand your own expertise in the technologies covered.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You master concepts related to frontend application development. You can create small-scale frontend applications and apply your knowledge to the development of more demanding applications. You will be able to analytically evaluate and refactor your own solutions. You will be able to independently expand your own expertise in the technologies covered.

Qualifications

Opintojaksolle osallistumiseksi sinulla tulee olla perusosaaminen HTML- ja CSS-merkintäkielistä sekä Javascript-ohjelmointikielestä.

Further information

Avoin AMK (Open UAS) 10