SW509 - Internet Programming (Java)

1999 Catalog Data:

Object oriented programming, using Java, Packages, Interfaces, Multi-threading, Classes, Inheritance, Exceptions, Interfaces, AWT, Applets, new API’s.

Pre-requisites The student should have significant programming experience in at least one third generation (procedural) language. Experience in the C language is not assumed, but helpful. Experience in object-oriented programming is not assumed, but very helpful. Access to a Java development environment will be necessary to complete all exercises. Basic knowledge of networking and operating system design will be assumed.

Textbooks Java How To Program Ed. 3 , H. Deitel, Prentice Hall , ISBN: 0130125075
–the Book store has this book

Course Notes: Available at http://www.DocJava.com

When: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm,

Where: McAuliffe Hall, Room 204

Who: Prof. Lyon

Phone TBA

E-mail: NOSPAMlyon@DocJava.com

Remove the NOSPAM prefix when sending me e-mail.

Web: http://www.DocJava.com

Office Hours : M,TU 5:00-6:30,or by Appt.

Computer Usage:

Web and e-mail access are REQUIRED. You MUST have access to a computer with a Java compiler. Metrowerks CodeWarrior is strongly suggested. I hope to get this in the bookstore soon.

References:

Course Notes, as required, available on-line at http://www.docjava.com or by purchase of copies.

The Java Programming Language, Second Edition, by Ken Arnold and James Gosling, Publisher: Addison-Wesley, ISBN: 0-201-31006-6

Java 1.1 Unleashed, by Morrison, ISBN 1575213613

Core Java 2 Volume 1:Fundamentals by Cay Horstmann,Gary Cornell, ISBN: 0130819336

Java 1.2 Developer's Handbook by Philip Heller Simon Roberts, ISBN: 0782121799

Goals:

To learn how to design large-scale software systems using Java. Object orientation and packaging are stressed. Testing and coding of several projects, with a variety of modern techniques.

Coordinator:

Douglas Lyon, Professor of Computer and Software Engineering. E-mail: lyon@docjava.com

Prerequisites by Topic:

1. C programming experience

2. C++ or some other object oriented language exposure will be helpful

3. Use of computer tools, including e-mail, browsers and compilation tools.

4. Data structures, priority queues, hashing etc.

Topics:

•1 The HTML and Java Model .

•2 Java Basics

•3 Java code basics, data types and flow of control

•4 Comparing Java to ANSI C

•5 Objects and Classes, Methods, Members, Inheritance and Encapsulation

•6 The Java Standard Library

•7. Interface Methods, Interface Class Types and Interface Subclassing

•8 Packages, project orgainization.

•9 Exceptions, throw, try, and catch

•10 Multi-threading, Synchronization and Concurrency

•11 Abstract Window Toolkit

•12 Servlets

•13 CGI Programming

•14 RMI

•15 JDBC

Students must do several major homework assignments.

Grading Policy:

Homework 33.33%

Midterm 33.33%

Final 33.33%

total 100%

Assignments will be due at the beginning of class. Assignments handed in after the beginning of class will loose 5 points. Assignments handed in after the end of class will lose 10 points. Late homeworks lose 10 points per day late, weeks ends and holidays included. Missed tests result in a zero unless a written excuse is presented.

More details are available about the class at: http://www.docjava.com

Homework 1

This homework consists of several parts.

Part 1: Join the list!

This course is to be conducted in a partly on-line manner. Plan to spend a little time each day getting your e-mail. All students are required to have e-mail access and to join the class list.

To join the class list:

Point your web browser to: Join the Java List

Then subscribe yourself...also add yourself to the notification list

Part 2: Get JAVA!!

Strongly Suggested: Metrowerks CodeWarrior Price $109.95 Phone 800-377-5416

The URL is http://www.metrowerks.com/

CodeWarrior Academic Pro For Windows 95,98,NT

CodeWarrior Academic Pro presents an outstanding value for students, faculty and

academic institutions alike: industrial-strength MacTM-hosted development tools at an

affordable price for academia. CodeWarrior Academic Pro is a complete solution for

development of Macintosh®, Power Macintosh, Windows® 95, Windows NTTM, Magic

CapTM and PowerTVTM non-commercial software and shareware. It includes full support

for C/C++, Object Pascal and JavaTM, all from one award-winning Integrated Development

Environment (IDE). With CodeWarrior Academic Pro you also get a multitude of online

books and references (over 5,000 pages) and Apple® Guide files for easy navigation

through tutorials and examples. Plus, you receive 2 free updates and world-class technical

support for a year when you register. Proof of academic affiliation is required for purchase.

Languages supported

Java

C for all platforms

C++ for all platforms except for Magic Cap

Object Pascal for MacOS

Operating Systems Supported

Mac OS - 68k, Power PC

Windows 95 - x86, Pentium®

Windows NT - x86, Pentium

Magic Cap - 68349

Processor Families Supported

Motorola® 680x0

PowerPC 601, 603, 604

Intel® x86, Pentium

MIPS® R3000, R4200, R4600

Java Virtual Machine

Compilers

Sun Java compilers - available in the applet viewer, and as an integrated plug-in in the IDE,

now including a developer release of the Metrowerks Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler.

C Compiler - NIST Certified ANSI C with MPW® extensions

C++ Compiler - closely tracks the emerging ANSI/ISO C++ standard

Pascal Compiler - NIST Certified ANS Pascal with MPW Pascal 3.4.1 compatible extensions

Part 3. Buy the book

The course text-book is required for this class. Please do not consider sharing the book. You may either buy a copy from the bookstore, or from my web page at http://www.docjava.com/.

Part 4. Read the book!

Please read chapter 1. It is only 34 pages....and introduces you to the basics of Java.

Part 5. Build your home page!

Every student should be able to construct a home page....Here is some sample HTML source:

<HTML>

<HEAD>

<TITLE>your name homepage</TITLE>

<META NAME=GENERATOR CONTENT="Claris Home Page 2.0">

<X-SAS-WINDOW TOP=48 BOTTOM=462 LEFT=21 RIGHT=551>

</HEAD>

<BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF">

Put Your Name Here

I N T R O D U C T I O N

Here, you can put information about yourself and introduce the

contents of your page.

H O B B I E S + I N T E R E S T

S

Here, put text about your hobbies or interests. Possibly some

great facts about yourself or your hobbies and interests.

<BLOCKQUOTE>F A V O R I T E L I N K

S

<UL>

<LI>Include a list to your favorite sites!

<LI><A HREF="http://www.docjava.com">Prof Lyons Home Page</A>

</UL></BLOCKQUOTE>

Send me <A HREF="mailto:userName@host">mail</A>

</BODY>

</HTML>

The above source will produce an output like the one below:

Put Your Name Here

I N T R O D U C T I O N

Here, you can put information about yourself and introduce the contents of your page.

H O B B I E S + I N T E R E S T S

Here, put text about your hobbies or interests. Possibly some great facts about yourself or your hobbies and interests.

F A V O R I T E L I N K S

•Include a list to your favorite sites!
•Prof Lyons Home Page

Send me mail