TITLE      Intro to Java
COURSE #   AZNU298K
STATUS     Active
SCHEDULE:  Thursday, May 16, 1996

ABSTRACT
                The Java programming language is one of the hottest topics to
           surface in the WWW arena.  Java(tm) allows new and exciting
           opportunities for WWW sites to achieve higher levels of user
           interaction and flexibility.  By using Java, WWW developers can
           create Java applications (called applets) which execute at the
           client's machine.  Applets are platform independent and can be used
           in many different ways.  Some possibilities include:  highly
           interactive web pages, the ability to provide the capabilities of
           application programs whether the user has the program on their
           machine or not, and other possibilities limited by the developers
           imagination. This timely course will provide an overview of Java
           and give general information on where Java has come from & why it
           holds so much promise for the future.  Additionally, some sample
           Java applets will be shown and the basics of how to create simple
           applets will be introduced.
PREREQ.    Experience surfing the WWW.  A programming background is desirable
           although not necessary for this course.  This course is an overview
           of Java including the basics of what is involved in writing Java
           applets.
OBJECTIVE
             -  Understand what Java is and where it came from
             -  Know which WWW browsers support different kinds of Java
                applets
             -  Have seen several examples of web pages which utilize Java
                applets
             -  Have seen source codes to several simple applets
             -  Know the basic steps involved in creating simple applets
CONTENTS   Course Outline and Learning Objectives

            Session I
            - FA Describe Java and its background
            - FA Demonstrate several Web pages which utilize Java
              applets
            - FA Discuss which WWW browsers support different types of
              Java applets


            Session 2
            - FA Discuss potential Java applications
            - FA Discuss system and software requirements
            - FA Examine source code of several small Java Applets
            - FA Describe the process involved in writing a simple Java
              applet