1. CS 342 Java, GUIs, and Visualization Dr. Chaman Lal Sabharwal Professor Contact information: Email: chaman@mst.educhaman@mst.edu Fax: 573-341-4501 Phone: 573-341-6353 website: http://www.mst.edu/~chaman

2. Prerequisites Data Structures and sound knowledge of C++ or a basic course in Java Textbook Java How to Program, latest Edition, Deitel and Deitel, PrenticeHall. Handouts are posted: Blackboard: http://blackboard.mst.edu/ Website: http://www.mst.edu/~chaman/courses

3. Software: Sun Microsystems created Java Now owned by http://www.oracle.com/ For Windows/Unix OS, it is available free for download http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/java_wi n64bit.xml For Mac, it is part of Mac OS, it is embedded in there.

4. What is Java? It is a programming language. It supports two types of programs: applets for brower applications for local machine. It has libraries for developing Graphical User Interfaces, Multimedia, Multitasking, Networking.

5. What are GUI components? There are three types of components, called containers: Low level: It is a collection of tools for interaction with the program: JTextField, JTextArea, JButton, JCheckBox, JSlider, JMenu Intermediate level: tools for organizing low level components: JMenuBar, JPanel, JInternalFrame High level: tools for organizing/managing the display screen: JApplet, JFrame.

6. How is Multimedia supported? Image, Audio How is Animation and Visualization done? Multitasking How is Networking done? URL library

7. Class Format: Lectures and Live demos Lectures will be broadcast via streaming video Lectures will also archived in both audio and video format for later review. Handouts and Exams will be posted on blackboard/website

8. I am available by phone, e-mail, and fax If you have any questions, please contact Email: chaman@mst.educhaman@mst.edu Fax: 573-341-4501 Phone: 573-341-6353 Check the blackboard for updates Blackboard https://blackboard.mst.edu and Website http://www.mst.eduhttp://www.mst.edu

9. Attend the letures regularly Listen for Learning Learn by Hands on Experiments Experiment now to be Experts Enjoy Java, GUI and Visualization!!! Thank you !