[SigLT-L] Introduction to Javascript—An Online Short Course Offered by Maryland’s iSchool

[Ischool UMD]

Javascript has become the dominant programming language on the web and a
marketable skill for anyone who works in information management. Add to
your toolkit and register now for *Introduction to Javascript*, a fully
online, 6-week short course!



Offered through the Professional Education program at the University of
Maryland’s iSchool, this short course is an introduction to the
fundamentals of Javascript programming. Students will develop expertise in
the basic components of all programming languages, including variables,
types, data structures, and control flow. Students will also learn how to
leverage Javascript libraries for more advanced functionality. Students
need no prior programming experience.



At the completion of the short course, participants will receive a
Certificate of Completion from the University of Maryland’s Office of
Extended Studies and earn eighteen (18) contact hours of continuing
education units (CEUs). This course is not for graduate credit.

*About the instructor*

Dr. Jen Golbeck is a world leader in social media research and science
communication. She began studying social media from the moment it emerged
on the web a decade ago, and is one of the world’s foremost experts in the
field. Her research has influenced industry, government, and the military.
She is a pioneer in the field of social data analytics, discovering
people’s hidden attributes from their online behavior, and a leader in
creating human-friendly security and privacy systems. She is an Associate
Professor at the University of Maryland.

*Short Course Details*

   - Dates: May 2nd – June 11th
   - Delivery: A fully online, asynchronous course that will utilize the
   University's

    Canvas learning management system.

   - Price and Refunds
      - $379 (payable by debit or credit only)
      - Refunds will only be given under extreme circumstances at the
      discretion of the Professional Education Committee

*Registration Details*

To register for this short course, visit*http://go.umd.edu/Spring16-Javascript
<http://go.umd.edu/Spring16-Javascript>*

Registration will close April 29, 2016, and participation will be capped at
50 students.

For more information, visit http://ischool.umd.edu/professional-education.
If you have any questions, please contact Tricia Donovan (donovant at umd.edu),
Coordinator of Professional Education at Maryland’s iSchool.





*The Professional Education program at Maryland’s iSchool is committed to
providing quality professional and continuing education opportunities to
library and information professionals. These opportunities include short
courses, webcasts, workshops, and other experiences, both in-person and
virtually. For more information,
visithttp://ischool.umd.edu/professional-education
<http://ischool.umd.edu/professional-education>.*
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