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+Course Syllabus for "CS407: Network Applications Development"
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+
+User dependency on the Internet increases every day; nowadays, everyday
+tasks like paying bills, communicating with others, and applying for
+jobs are all routinely carried out via the Internet.  While the Internet
+represents a huge network, it is meaningless without the applications
+that it supports.  These applications enable user interaction and
+facilitate everyday activities.  In this course, we will learn about the
+design and implementation of network-based applications, focusing on
+Object-Oriented Programming and programming techniques both at the
+application layer and the transport layer of the TCP/IP protocol stack. 
+Additional concepts covered include text transport (moving text from one
+computer to another over the network), data transport, object transport,
+remote function calls, and, finally, class transport.  You will approach
+these concepts from an Object-Oriented point of view, learning to
+implement design patterns in your code in order to ensure software
+reusability (a highly desirable feature in network applications).
+
+### Learning Outcomes
+
+Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able
+to:  
+
+-   Code solutions using the fundamental concepts of object-oriented
+    programming in Java.
+-   Compare and contrast the usage of the Java APIs for each of the
+    different network protocols with emphasis on the application and
+    transport layers.
+-   Explain how consistency and reusability are achieved in network
+    processing from input through output.
+-   Complete a variety of introductory to complex network programming
+    tasks utilizing Java.
+-   Solve problems that use XML to activate Java.
+-   Compare and contrast object sharing with Java RMI and SOAP.
+
+### Course Requirements
+
+In order to take this course, you must:  
+
+ <span dir="LTR"><span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">√
+   </span>Have access to a computer.</span>  
+
+ <span dir="LTR"><span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">√
+   </span>Have continuous broadband Internet access.</span>  
+
+ <span dir="LTR"><span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">√
+   </span>Have the ability/permission to install plug-ins or software
+(e.g., Adobe Reader or Flash).</span>  
+
+ <span dir="LTR"><span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">√
+   </span>Have the ability to download and save files and documents to a
+computer.</span>  
+
+ <span dir="LTR"><span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">√
+   </span>Have the ability to open Microsoft files and documents (.doc,
+.ppt, .xls, etc.).</span>  
+
+ <span dir="LTR"><span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">√
+   </span>Have competency in the English language.</span>  
+
+<span dir="LTR"><span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">√</span></span>     
+Have read the [Saylor Student
+Handbook.](http://www.saylor.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Saylor-StudentHandbook.pdf)
+
+<span dir="LTR"><span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">√
+   </span>Have completed
+[CS101](http://www.saylor.org/courses/cs101/)</span>,
+[CS102](http://www.saylor.org/courses/cs102/),
+[CS107](http://www.saylor.org/courses/cs107/),
+[CS201](http://www.saylor.org/courses/cs201/),
+[CS202](http://www.saylor.org/courses/cs202/), and
+[CS301](http://www.saylor.org/courses/cs301/) from “[The Core
+Program](http://www.saylor.org/majors/computer-science/)” in the
+Computer Science discipline.  
+
+ <span dir="LTR"><span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">√
+   </span>Have completed
+[CS103/MA101](http://www.saylor.org/courses/cs103/)</span> and
+[CS104/MA102](http://www.saylor.org/courses/cs104/) from the “[Math
+Requirements](http://www.saylor.org/majors/computer-science/)” section
+of the Computer Science discipline.  
+
+ <span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">√
+   </span>Have completed
+[CS402](http://www.saylor.org/courses/cs402/) or an equivalent
+fundamental LAN course.
+
+### Course Information
+
+Welcome to CS407 Network Applications Development.  Below, please find
+general information on this course and its requirements. 
+
+**Course Designer:** Rose Wise
+
+**Primary Resources:** This course is comprised of a range of different
+free, online materials.  However, the course makes primary use of the
+following materials:
+
+-   <span dir="LTR">David J. Eck's [Introduction to Programming Using
+    Java,](http://math.hws.edu/javanotes/)</span> 6<sup>th</sup> edition
+-   <span dir="LTR">Oracle's [ J2EE(TM) 1.4
+    Tutorial](http://docs.oracle.com/javaee/1.4/tutorial/doc/About.html#wp63721)</span>
+
+**Time Commitment:** This course will take approximately **90 hours** to
+complete.  Each unit includes a “time advisory” that lists the amount of
+time you are expected to spend on each subunit.  These should help you
+plan your time accordingly.  It may be useful to take a look at these
+time advisories and determine how much time you have over the next few
+weeks to complete each unit and then set goals for yourself.  For
+example, Unit 1 should take you 9 hours.  Review your calendar and
+schedule to complete subunit 1.1 (a total of 2 hours) on Monday night;
+subunit 1.2 (a total of 4 hours) on Tuesday night; subunit 1.3 (a total
+of 3 hours) on Wednesday night; etc.
+
+**Requirements for Completion:** In order to complete this course, you
+will need to work through each unit and all of its assigned materials. 
+Pay special attention to Unit 1, as this unit will lay the groundwork
+for understanding object-oriented coding and the more advanced
+programming concepts presented in the later units.  You will also need
+to complete the Final Exam.
+
+Note that you will only receive an official grade on your Final Exam. 
+In order to “pass” this course, you will need to earn a 70% or higher on
+the final exam.  Your score on the exam will be tabulated as soon as you
+complete it.  If you do not pass the exam, you may take it again.
+
+**Tips/Suggestions:** You will be using two major online texts for
+reading assignments in this course.  You may want to download them to
+your personal “e-bookshelf.”  The sites do not require any personal
+information. 
+
+Review the Preface in each text for information about additional usage
+tips for each book.  Once you download the enterprise java book,
+navigation does not automatically use your file name.  For that reason,
+each subunit includes the file name you may need to open manually.
+
+-   <span dir="LTR">The enterprise text is a minus-one edition of the
+    version currently for sale by the publisher.  The free CD may no
+    longer be available, so it is not required.  </span>
+-   <span dir="LTR">Be sure to use the links to the Oracle website,
+    which provides tutorials with the most current information.  </span>
+-   <span dir="LTR">The best way to learn is to actually code, test, and
+    run all examples and exercises.  The more you do, the more you
+    learn!  </span>
+-   <span dir="LTR">If you have a problem with a program, step away for
+    a glass of water or a brief walk.  Then, review the code anew for
+    what is there, not what you want to be there.  A fresh look at it
+    usually will help you identify the coding flaw quicker.</span>
+-   Some concepts can be presented in different ways.  Therefore, if you
+    are confused by your text, refer to any of the other reference
+    materials in the unit as they present the same material, just in a
+    different style.  Seek understanding, not just completion.
+

Unit01.md

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+**Unit 1: Getting Prepared** <span id="1"></span> 
+*This first tutorial walks you through installing java and the NetBeans
+package for a graphical aid to programming in java.  Just compare your
+screen with the one provided before proceeding to the next step in the
+tutorial.  You need to be comfortable that you can create and test java
+code as you begin this course.*
+
+**Unit 1 Time Advisory**  
+This unit should take you approximately 10 hours to complete.  
+
+ <span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 21px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">☐
+   </span>Subunit 1.1: 3 hours  
+
+ <span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 21px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">☐
+   </span>Subunit 1.2: 4 hours  
+
+ <span
+style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Myriad Pro', 'Gill Sans', 'Gill Sans MT', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 21px; text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; ">☐
+   </span>Subunit 1.3: 3 hours
+
+**Unit1 Learning Outcomes**  
+Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:  
+-   Compile and run Java code.
+-   Explain fundamental object-oriented techniques.
+
+**1.1 Installing Java** <span id="1.1"></span> 
+-   **Reading: Oracle's “Getting Started: The Hello World Application”**
+    Link: Oracle's [“Getting Started: The Hello World
+    Application”](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/getStarted/cupojava/netbeans.html)
+    (HTML)  
+
+     Instructions: Please complete the entire reading for step-by-step
+    instructions on how to install Java and NetBeans.  As you read this
+    section, pay attention to the terms IDE and JDK.  What is the JDK? 
+    What is an IDE and what is its purpose?  
+
+     Terms of Use: Please respect the copyright and terms of use
+    displayed on the webpage above.
+
+**1.2 Checkpoint** <span id="1.2"></span> 
+-   **Assessment: Oracle’s “Questions and Exercises: Getting Started”**
+    Link: Oracle's [“Questions and Exercises: Getting
+    Started”](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/getStarted/QandE/questions.html)
+    (HTML)  
+
+     Instructions: Please complete all of the questions and problems
+    provided.  Check your work against the solutions provided.  
+
+     Terms of Use: Please respect the copyright and terms of use
+    displayed on the webpage above.
+
+**1.3 Review of Basic Object-Oriented Concepts** <span id="1.3"></span> 
+-   **Reading: Hobart and William Smith Colleges: David J. Eck's
+    Introduction to Programming Using Java: “Chapters 1-4”**
+    Link: Hobart and William Smith Colleges: David J.
+    Eck's *Introduction to Programming Using Java*: [“Chapters
+    1-4”](http://www.saylor.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CS407-TEXTBOOK.pdf)
+    (PDF)  
+
+     Instructions: Please review Chapters 1 through 4.  Start with the
+    quiz at the end of Chapter 1, and use the link provided by the
+    author to check your answers.  If you missed a question, go to that
+    concept in the chapter and review that concept.  Repeat this process
+    for Chapter 2.  If you miss several questions, read all of Chapter 2
+    and try the quiz again.  Once you feel comfortable with the material
+    in Chapter 2, proceed to Chapter 3.  Repeat this process for
+    Chapters 3 and 4.     
+
+     These chapters assume Java is your first programming language. 
+    They are included here so that you might review programming
+    terminology before jumping into the material for this course.  Be
+    sure that you are familiar with all of the concepts in these
+    chapters, especially if it has been a while since you took the
+    pre-requisite programming course.   
+
+     Terms of Use: The article above is released under a [Creative
+    Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share-Alike License
+    3.0](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/).  It is
+    attributed to David Eck and the original version can be found
+    [here](http://math.hws.edu/javanotes/).
+
+