CIS459.23: Programming in Java
Description
Essential language constructs of the Java programming language for
students who are well versed in programming in some high-level language.
Level, Credits, Class Time Distribution, Prerequisites
| Level |
Credits |
Class Time Distribution |
Prerequisites |
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U |
1 |
One one-hour lecture |
CIS 321 |
Quarters Offered, General Information, Exclusions, Cross-Listings, etc.
- Au, Wi, Sp
- This course covers such Java-specific topics as Java foundation
classes, and its core API.
Objectives
- Master using basic Java constructs.
- Be familiar with using simple parts of the Java core package.
- Be exposed to using garbage collection, exception handling.
- Be exposed to using event driven programming
- Be exposed to using Java and the web.
Texts
- On-line Java tutorial (available at java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial).
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Topics
| No. of Weeks |
Topics |
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2 |
Intro to Java |
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1 |
Java core package |
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2 |
Programming in Java |
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2 |
Event driven programming |
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1 |
Garbage collection, exception handling |
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2 |
Network and Web programming |
Representative Lab Assignments
| Week |
Lab Topic |
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3 |
Analyzing and understanding source code |
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4 |
Utilizing preexisting components |
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6 |
Graphics programming in Java |
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8 |
Using network components to implement SMTP RFC |
Grading Plan
This course is graded S/U. 65% is required for an S grade.
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Class participation |
20% |
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Programming assignments |
60% |
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Final Exam |
20% |
Preparer Information and Date:
Syllabus prepared by G. Baumgartner, last modified April 30, 1999.