<CSIS 24 Java Programming, Gavilan College>

Welcome to the information page for CSIS 24. Please send your email address to me at dvantassel@gavilan.edu so I will be able to contact you as needed.

You will be able to access the course by September 03, 2008, or before. Click on the log on button below and follow the instructions. You must log on and begin the course by posting your first discussion item within 7 days, or you will be dropped to make space for students wishing to add. Please contact me by email if you have any questions.

How to
Log in:

You will not be able to log into the class until the first week of classes.

Instructor:

Dennie Van Tassel, dvantassel@gavilan.edu
Office phone: (408) 782-0863 (e-mail works best)
Office: Morgan Hill site
Office hours: Sunday 4 - 7:30 PM

CSIS Department

Date, Time & Place:

Online
This class meets entirely online. Students will be required to complete assigned readings, writings, online discussion, quizzes or exams, and projects each week. There will be weekly due dates, but students may log on to complete work at any time during the week.

Description:

Introduction to Java programming. Includes learning the Java environment, using and creating Java applets, and writing stand-alone applications. Covers the Java environment, object-oriented programming, language basics, classes, interfaces, packages, threads, and exceptions. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.

Objectives:

Students will learn Java programming, which is one of the most popular and used programming language. CSIS 24 transfers to both UC and CSU.

Web Orientations:

The Gavilan Library will offer several orientations to online courses during the first two weeks of the semester. If you have never taken an online course, this orientation will provide critical information to help you be successful in this class. If you are unable to attend an orientation on campus, an online tutorial will be available. For more details see the schedule of orientations.

Texts:

The texts being used for the current semester are listed below. A First Book of Java, by Gary Bronson, Brooks/Cole Thompson Leaning Inc., 2002, ISBN: 0-534-36923-5 a required book.
The books are available in the Gavilan bookstore or online.

Syllabus:

For more details, you can see the class syllabus for the current semester.