Welcome to CIS 1962 Section 201!

This is a mini-course on JavaScript at the University of Pennsylvania! This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of modern JavaScript. You will build interactive projects through learning Node.js and the basics of web development, and dive into exploring modern frameworks and concepts of JavaScript.

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Schedule

Lecture 1
Introduction to JavaScript
1/15
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HW1 - Data Analysis
Due: 1/29/2026
InstructionsStarter Code
Lecture 2
Collections, Control Flow, and Strings
1/22
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Lecture 3
Project Management and Introduction to TypeScript
1/29
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HW1 Due!
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HW2 - Project Scaffolding: Pizza Validator
Due: 2/5/2026
InstructionsStarter Code
Lecture 4
HTML, CSS, and the DOM
2/5
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HW2 Due!
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HW3 - Echo ChatBot
Due: 2/12/2026
InstructionsStarter Code
Lecture 5
Asynchronous JavaScript, OOP, and Error Handling
2/12
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HW3 Due!
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HW4 - ChatJS
Due: 2/26/2026
InstructionsStarter Code
Lecture 6
Introduction to React and Web Bundlers
2/19
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Lecture 7
React: Hooks, Style, Routing, and Libraries
2/26
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HW4 Due!
HW5 - Pokedex
Due: 3/5/2026
InstructionsStarter Code
Lecture 8
Backend with Express.js and Authorization
3/5
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HW5 Due!
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HW6 - Blog Part 1
Due: 3/19/2026
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Lecture -
SPRING BREAK - No Class
3/12
Lecture 9
Deployment, Caching, and Web Security
3/19
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HW6 Due!
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HW7 - Blog Part 2
Due: 4/5/2026
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Lecture 10
Monitoring, Accessibility, PWAs, and Mobile Applications
3/26
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Final Project - Proposal
Due: 4/2/2026
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Lecture 11
NextJS
4/2
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HW7 & Final Project Proposal Due! (4/5)
Lecture 12
TBD
4/9
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Final Project - Milestone 1 DUE
Due: 4/9/2026
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Lecture 13
TBD
4/16
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Final Project - Milestone 2 DUE
Due: 4/16/2026
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Lecture 14
Project Presentations
4/23
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Final Project - Final Project Submissions
Due: 5/4/2026
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Resources

Syllabus
Style Guide
JS Development Guide
JavaScript Documentation
Penn Mental Health Resources

Staff

Picture of Voravich Silapachairueng
Voravich Silapachairueng
Instructor
voravich@seas.upenn.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesday, 5 - 7 PM at Levine 501 (Bump Space)
Zoom
Hello! I am an alumni of the MCIT program here at UPenn. I love TTRPGs, MMORPGs, and simulation games. I also work with UI/UX development, game development, and pixel art from time to time. Looking forward to a wonderful semester!
Eunsoo Shin
Eunsoo Shin
Co-Instructor
esinx@seas.upenn.edu
Office Hours:
Wednesday, 5 - 7 PM at Levine 601 (Bump Space)
Hey! I'm a junior studying NETS and have been in love with JavaScript & TypeScript since I was 11. I love listening to rock music and playing the electric bass in my free time.