Course details
Graphical User Interfaces in Java
GJAe Acad. year 2010/2011 Summer semester 5 credits
Development of Java programming language, Java virtual machine, Java basic and object oriented features, types of Java applications (standalone application/applet/servlet), basic libraries(java.lang, java.io, java.util), library java.awt (Abstract Window Toolkit), events mechanisms in Java, image and sound handling, application development, applet development, libraries javax.swing, JavaBeans development, GUI programming tools, network services (java.net), network application development.
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Time span
- 26 hrs lectures
- 26 hrs projects
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Subject specific learning outcomes and competences
The students will get acquainted with the principles and history of Java programming language. They will learn about methods of application development in Java programming language. They will also get acquainted with ways of exploitation of standard libraries and tools for application development. Finally, the students will learn about differences in Java programming and programming in other languages.
The students will improve their skills in programming language Java, in team work, and in preparation of project documentation.
Learning objectives
To get acquainted with the principles and history of Java programming language. To learn about methods of application development in Java programming language. To get acquainted with ways of exploitation of standard libraries and tools for application development. To learn about differences in Java programming and programming in other languages.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
There are no prerequisites
Study literature
- Deitel, H.M., Deitel, P.J.: Java - How to program, ISBN 0-13-632589-0, Prentice Hall, 1997.
- Niemeyer, P., Peck, J.: Exploring Java (2nd ed.), ISBN 1-56592-271-9, O'Reilly & Associates, 1997.
Fundamental literature
- Cornell, C., Horstmann, C.: Core Java (2nd ed.), SunSoft Press, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-596891-7, 1997
- Grand, M.: Java Language Reference (2nd ed.), ISBN 1-56592-326-X, O'Reilly & Associates, 1997
- Campione, M., Walrath, K.: Java Tutorial, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 3-8273-1050-4, 1997
Syllabus of lectures
- Development of Java programming language. Java virtual machine.
- Java basic and object oriented features. Types of Java applications (standalone application/applet/servlet).
- Basic libraries(java.lang, java.io, java.util).
- Library java.awt (Abstract Window Toolkit).
- Events mechanisms in Java.
- Image and sound handling.
- Application development.
- Applet development.
- Libraries javax.swing.
- JavaBeans development.
- GUI programming tools.
- Network services (java.net).
- Network application development.
Progress assessment
Study evaluation is based on marks obtained for specified items. Minimimum number of marks to pass is 50.
Controlled instruction
Mid-term test, individual project.