Course details
Graphical User Interfaces in Java
GJAe Acad. year 2013/2014 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, web applications, Java Enterprise, Hibernate, Spring, Java Server Pages, Java Server Faces, Google Web Toolkit, Android.
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Language of instruction
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Time span
- 26 hrs lectures
- 26 hrs projects
Department
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 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
- Introduction to Java. Java virtual machine.
- Java basic and object oriented features.
- Basic libraries(java.lang, java.io, java.util).
- Exceptions and multithreading in Java.
- Graphical elements in Swing framework.
- Creation of applications.
- Mid-term test.
- Java for Android.
- Servlets and Java Server Pages.
- Spring framework.
- Hibernate and Java Server Faces.
- Google Web Toolkit.
- Testing and deployment in Java, Ant, Maven.
Progress assessment
Study evaluation is based on marks obtained for specified items. Minimimum number of marks to pass is 50.
Teaching methods and criteria
The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week, Projects - 1 teaching hour per week.
Controlled instruction
Mid-term test, individual projects.