CIS 387 - Advanced Programming Topics
Java Wireless Applications

Instructor: Celsina Bignoli
bignolic@smccd.edu

Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to applications for wireless devices using the Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) toolkit. Topics include: CLDC, MIDP and MIDlets, basic MIDP GUI programming, MIDP events. Students will gain hands-on experience in developing, compiling, running an testing applications using wireless emulators.

Location and Time

From 08/23/07 tp 10/16/07- Building 19, Room 103 Tue/Thu 6:45-9:35

Prerequisites

CIS 255 or CIS 382 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.

Textbook

Learning Wireless Java Qusay H. Mahmoud First Edition January 2002 ISBN: 0-596-00243-2 O'Reilly 245 pages

Course Policy

• Classnotes and assignments will be posted online.

• Assignments are due by the dates indicated no exceptions All late submissions will have a penalty of 5% a day.

• Assignments will be submitted to me by email.

• Be sure your name is included in an initial comment of EACH file submitted.

• All .java files should be well commented. Use the javadoc format. Use meaningful names for variables and methods. Refer to the Java Documentation Guidelines.

• If you decide to drop the course, you must submit appropriate paperwork. Consult the College of San Mateo website for specific information and deadlines to drop classes. If you simply stop attending classes without filing appropriate paperwork, you will receive a grade of F for the course.

Course Schedule

Grading

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