Fundamentals of Client-Side Programming Languages
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | DU00BS09 |
| Curriculum: | TK 2025 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Ulvinen, Tero |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students to selected modern implementation techniques and methods for browserbased language and to provide practical training in their use, equipping them with strong basis for creating browser-based
applications.
Upon completing the course, the student:
• Can create and maintain project structures, understanding the
significance of project management in software development.
• Masters the principles of code quality assurance, utilizing tools
to detect errors and enforce coding standards.
• Understands the language fundamentals, including syntax,
variables, data types, and basic constructs, strengthening their
variables, data types, and basic constructs, strengthening their
foundation for writing quality code.
• Develops the ability to utilize objects and functions, efficiently
encapsulating data structures and functionalities.
• Understands and applies asynchronous programming,
mastering event-driven programming patterns and managing
asynchronous operations.
• Deepens their understanding of object-oriented programming
principles, including concepts of objects, classes, and
inheritance, and applies them in practical programming tasks.
• Handles modules, promoting code modularity and reusability,
enhancing the maintainability and extensibility of software.
• Analyzes and applies concepts of inheritance and the
prototype chain, building a strong understanding of object
relationships and property inheritance in software development.
Student's Workload
135 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Introduction to Programming
Web Technology and Digital Graphics
Contents
The course focuses on general software development principles
and practices, including:
• Project management and maintenance.
• Code quality assurance and adherence to standards.
• Core structures and paradigms of the programming language.
• Code modularization, reusability, and maintainability.
• Fundamentals and practices of asynchronous programming.
• Key concepts and design principles of object-oriented
programming.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Online Learning
Assessment Criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5.
1-2:
The student can thoroughly use the syntax and structures of the taught programming language. They understand the
fundamental concepts of modules, objects, and functions and can implement simple asynchronous functions. The student
demonstrates basic skills in code quality assurance and project management.
3-4:
The student masters advanced features of the taught programming language and has a deeper understanding of
asynchronous programming principles. They can seamlessly apply object-oriented programming principles and modular
programming, ensuring efficient code reuse and maintainability. The student demonstrates the ability to apply code quality
assurance methods in complex environments and handles project management in demanding situations.
5:
The student demonstrates a profound understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of the taught programming
language. This understanding enables them to solve complex problems. The student effortlessly applies various programming
models and techniques, mastering code quality assurance and project management at the highest level. Their deep
understanding of asynchronous programming and modular design enables them to implement and optimize complex
applications.