Students who have accummulated skills associated with object-oriented Java programming can further their knowledge by undertaking this unit which is an advanced Java unit. The unit deals with various aspects of enterprise computing on the web for the Masters by Coursework courses. Upon completion, the students will be prepared to meet the challenges of web-based multimedia and enterprise system development in the industry.

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The unit has been offered as an advanced Java unit. The students have the option to further their Java programming skills by developing applications on the web using advanced Java technologies for the enterprise, including multimedia, security, J2EE, JSP, JDBC, servlets and EJBs. The skills acquired will be beneficial for Master by Coursework students to prepare them for the industry dealing with enterprise computing architectures.

The unit deals with advanced Java techonologies in the multimedia and enterprise application development context on the web. No other units offered at the postgraduate level cover this aspect of Java.

The unit provides the students an option to pursue advanced Java topics and to learn how to develop multimedia and enterprise applications on the web.

Upon completion of this unit, students will:

• acquire techniques to develop multimedia web applications using the Java programming language.
• understand the various advanced Java technologies used to build web applications for the enterprise.
• be able to competently use the advanced Java libraries to build a medium-size web application for the enterprise.

Techniques for developing multimedia web applications for the enterprise using the Java programming language. Advanced Java topics for the enterprise and the web such as applets, Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs), JSPs, servlets and JDBC. Important WWW programming issues such as security and client-server communication.

• Wigglesworth, J. and P. Lumby (2000). Java Programming: Advanced Topics. Thomas Learning
• Matena, V., S. Krishnan, L. DeMichiel and B. Stearns (2003). Applying Enterprise JavaBeans Second Edition, Sun Microsystems.
• Monson-Haefel, R. (2001). Enterprise JavaBeans, Third Edition, O'Reilly.
• Horstmann, C.S. and G. Cornell (2002). Core Java Volume 2 - Advanced Features, Sun Microsystems.
• Horstmann, C.S. and G. Cornell (2003). Core Java Volume 1 - Fundamentals, Sun Microsystems.
• Hall, M (2000) Core Servlets and JavaServer Pages, Prentice-Hall.
• Hardy Vincent J (2000) Java 2D API Graphics, Prentice-Hall.
• Harold, Elliott Rusty (2000) Java Network Programming, 2nd ed. O'Reilly.
• de Carmo, Linden (1999). Core Java Media Framework, Prentice-Hall.
• Kassem, N .Enterprise Team (2000). Designing Enterprise Applications with J2EE, Prentice-Hall.
• Topley, K. (1999) Core Swing: Advanced Programming, Prentice-Hall.

• Lectures
• Laboratory sessions

• Lectures: C1, C2, C4
• Laboratory sessions: C3, C4, C5, C6

• 2 Assignments: 80%
• Research/Essay Paper - 20%

• 2 Assignments: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5
• Research/Essay Paper: C1, C4, C6

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• Lectures: 2 hours per week
• Laboratory classes with weekly exercises: 2 hours per week
• Assignments and essay: 6 hours per week

Hi-tech lecture theatre 2 hours per week

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About 6 computer laboratories for 2 hours each per week

• One lecturer
• About 4 - 5 tutors to run the laboratory sessions

• Software Title: Java SDK
• Vendor: Sun Microsystem
• Version: 1.5
• OS: MS Windows XP (X) and/or LINUX ( )
• License Details: Freeware
• Are we currently licensed: Yes ( ) or No ( ) N.A.
• If (Yes), who is the contact person for this software?:
• If (No), will the software license be arranged by: Staff member requesting the software ( ) or Technical Services* ( ) ? *If the latter is selected, please discuss your requirement/s with myself ASAP, prior to finalising your request, as there could be financial or resourcing implications.
• Is the software to be installed and accessed from a: Client/Workstation (X), or Server ( ) ?
• Type of license: Site License ( ), Freeware (X), FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) ( ), Shareware ( ), Lab based ( ) # of Licenses needed ____
• In what week will you commence using the software in class? Semester 1 (Week ___ ) and/or Semester 2 (Week 1):
• Nominated Staff For Acceptance Testing Software: Chris Ling, x32808, Chris.Ling@infotech.monash.edu.au
• Additional Information: Special Requirements, Software Configuration/Installation Requirements, etc: None

• Software Title: Java Media Framework (JMF)
• Vendor: Sub Microsystem
• Version: 2.1.1
• OS: MS Windows XP (X) and/or LINUX ( )
• License Details: Freeware
• Are we currently licensed: Yes ( ) or No ( ) N.A.
• If (Yes), who is the contact person for this software?:
• If (No), will the software license be arranged by: Staff member requesting the software ( ) or Technical Services* ( ) ? *If the latter is selected, please discuss your requirement/s with myself ASAP, prior to finalising your request, as there could be financial or resourcing implications.
• Is the software to be installed and accessed from a: Client/Workstation (X), or Server ( ) ?
• Type of license: Site License ( ), Freeware (X), FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) ( ), Shareware ( ), Lab based ( ) # of Licenses needed ____
• In what week will you commence using the software in class? Semester 1 (Week ___ ) and/or Semester 2 (Week 1):
• Nominated Staff For Acceptance Testing Software: Chris Ling, x32808, Chris.Ling@infotech.monash.edu.au
• Additional Information: Special Requirements, Software Configuration/Installation Requirements, etc: None

• Software Title: J2EE 1.4 SDK and Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.1 2005Q2 UR2
• Vendor: Sub Microsystem
• Version: J2EE 1.4 (latest)
• OS: MS Windows XP (X) and/or LINUX ( )
• License Details: Freeware
• Are we currently licensed: Yes ( ) or No ( ) N.A.
• If (Yes), who is the contact person for this software?:
• If (No), will the software license be arranged by: Staff member requesting the software ( ) or Technical Services* ( ) ? *If the latter is selected, please discuss your requirement/s with myself ASAP, prior to finalising your request, as there could be financial or resourcing implications.
• Is the software to be installed and accessed from a: Client/Workstation (X), or Server ( ) ?
• Type of license: Site License ( ), Freeware (X), FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) ( ), Shareware ( ), Lab based ( ) # of Licenses needed ____
• In what week will you commence using the software in class? Semester 1 (Week ___ ) and/or Semester 2 (Week 1):
• Nominated Staff For Acceptance Testing Software: Chris Ling, x32808, Chris.Ling@infotech.monash.edu.au
• Additional Information: Special Requirements, Software Configuration/Installation Requirements, etc: The installation setup is exactly the same as what we have in Semester 2 2005. No change at all!

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Eric Pau

Chris Ling