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CS253: Java
Prerequisite(s): CS210

This course covers Java programming. Topics include Java applications, Java applets, control structures, graphic objects, and Graphical User Interface (GUI). Upon completion of this course, students should be able to write, compile, and debug Java programs. The students should also be able to implement Java programs and embed them in web pages.


 

Java Applications

Java Applications
From Java Boutique

Java Technology
News, downloads, products and technologies, and more from the Sun Developer Network (SDN)

Java.com
Applications, games, greeting cards, screen savers, and free downloads 

JavaWorld.com
Tutorials, news, and resources


Control Structures

If, Else, and Switch: Basic Control Structures
Java basics from the Java Boutique

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

GUIdebook
Graphical user interface gallery

Java GUI Tutorial
GUI fundamentals from the Wireless Developer Network

Java User Interface Design
Articles, example applications, desktop patterns, and Swing application architecture from JGoodies.com 

Java Applets

Applets
Code samples and apps from Sun Developer Network (SDN)

Java Applets
From FreewareJava.com

Java Applets
Statistical applets from the Institute of Statistics and Decision Sciences at Duke University

Java Boutique
Free Java applets, games, programming, tutorials, and downloads

JavaFile.com
Free Java applets and scripts

JavaScript: Applets
Directory of websites from Yahoo


Graphic Objects

Graphics/Multimedia
Java knowledge base from the ITtoolbox

Introduction to the Retained Graphic Objects API

Create resuable graphic objects for the Java platform from IBM.com

Additional Sites of Interest

ACM Queue
Developer tools, hardware, security, open source, enterprise search, and more

Application Server Articles
Articles provide a background on application server products and their use from ServiceArchitecture.com

Builder.com
White papers, trialware, and online book library

CERT Coordination Center
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute

CSI Blog
Blog for the Computer Security Institute

Computer User
Online security network forums

ComputerWorld
Source for information needs of IT management

DesktopLinux.com
Linux on enterprise and end user desktops

Foundstone
Free downloads of security tools

TheFreeSite.com
Java and JavaScript freebies

Gamelan.com
Developer.com site for Java articles, tutorials, news, and discussions

HTML Tutorial
Basic and advanced HTML guide from W3Schools.com

Hotscripts.com
PHP, CGI, Perl, JavaScript, and ASP script collection

IEEE Computer Society
Site includes digital library with magazines, transactions, and proceedings

IT Architect
Technology architecture for the 21st century

Information Week
News, research, and IT trends

INFOSYSSEC
Security portal for information system security professionals

Intelligent Enterprise
Strategic business applications

JavaScript Index
Crash course on JavaScript from Webmonkey.com

JavaScript Source
Free JavaScript tutorials, example code, and other resources

Journals: @Brint.com
Resources from business technology management and knowledge management

The Linux Documentation Project
Documention for Linux, including guides and FAQs

Linux Journal
Magazine of the Linux community

Linux Online
Open source code, news, Linux 101

MSDN Academic Alliance Development Center
Provides faculty and students with the latest developer tools, servers, and platforms from Microsoft at a low cost

MSDN Magazine
Microsoft journal for developers

Macworld
Resource for Mac professionals and Mac users

McAfee
Antivirus software and intrusion prevention solutions

Microsoft Windows
Windows family home page

NerdWorld
Source for "nerdly" culture, life, and work styles

Network Computing
Evaluating enterprise technology

Novell
Software for the Open Enterprise

Optimize
Business strategy and execution for CIOs

PC Magazine
Computer, software, hardware, and electronics reviews, downloads, news, and opinion

PC Support Advisor
Free computer guides

PCVirus.org
Computer virus/antivirus resources

PGP
Multiple encryption and digital-signature solutions

Programmers' Heaven
Languages, applications, and web development

Publish
Web publishing and print

Red Hat
Open source architecture

SearchNetworking.com
Networking-specific information resource for enterprise IT professionals

SearchSecurity.com
Security-specific information resource for enterprise IT professionals

SecurityFocus
Comprehensive source of security information

Smart Computing
Site for magazine devoted to helping users improve their productivity with personal computers

Software Development
News, articles, and software pipelines

Symantec
Helps companies manage digital assets

TechWeb
Business technology network

Tom's Hardware Guide
Resource for PC hardware reviews and news

Trend Micro
Leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services

Webmonkey
Web developer's resource 

WhatIs.com
Dictionary for Internet and computer technologies 

WindowsITPro
Leading source of practical, technical information to help IT professionals

Wired
Latest news in technology, culture, business, and politics

ZDNet.com
Business technology blogs

 

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