Advanced topics in Java to include GUI design using Swing, the Java Foundation classes, Servlets, JSP, and JDBC. Will require sign up for two lab sessions in the CS Learning Center.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Design and test Java applications and applets which are the core classes from the Java Foundation class library.
2. Design and test multi-threaded applications and applets.
3. Compare user interfaces designed using the AWT components and the Swing components.
4. Design applications and applets which communicate over the Internet.
5. Describe the basics of software engineering as applied to Java

CS4A, CIM7A  or 1 Year Programming Experience

Recommended Textbook:  Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (4th Edition), Prentice Hall; 4th edition (December 20, 2004), ISBN #0131492020

Required Textbook: Advanced Internet Applications with Java (2nd Edition), Addison Wesley, (September 30 2001), ISBN # 1576760960

Course grade consists of programming assignments, quizzes and final. Since this class meets only twice a week, you will be required to forward your saddleback e-mail address to your main e-mail. When sending e-mails, make sure you include C++or CS1B in subject line. The course grade will be calculated from:

92-100	A		Final - 1-3 Tests	50%
84-91.9	B
65-83.9	C
55-64.9	D
0-54.9	F		Project and Programming Assignments	50%

It is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw (drop) from the class. However, Instructor may drop students under the following conditions:

1. Students who have not completed at least 1 assignments two days before the drop without W grade (2/21/2008)
2. Students who have not completed at least 50% of the work  by two days before the drop with W grade (4/10/2008)
3. Students who miss 2 or more class session

Sometimes you get a grade that you don't like, usually for one of the following reasons:

1. There was a clerical error  (i.e., the points were added up wrong).
2. You think you did something right, and I think you did it wrong.

If you discover a clerical error, tell me immediately. The following Statute of Limitations will apply: You have one week from the day any graded assignment or test is returned to you to appeal the grade you received. After one week, I will assume that you believe the grade you got is the correct one. After one week, grades are unchangeable, fixed, and permanen

Students with disabilities are entitled to appropriate accommodations.  If you have specific disabilities requiring accommodations, let your instructor know the first 10 days of the semester so that your learning needs may be met and for referral to the Special Services office where documentation of your disability will be provided to receive services and accommodations.  The Special Services Office is in Student Services Center, Room 113.

Any exceptions to the above statements will be considered individually & only if you approach me about the proposed exception at least a week in advance.