This course can be used towards the IT minor and IT major programs. The pre-requisite is IT 103 (or its equivalent). It is assumed that you can send email, use a web browser, know a little HTML, and have basic PC skills such as opening and closing files and launching applications. No prior programming experience is required.

• This is a class for beginners! If you are already a programmer, you may want to take CS 161 (Java section)
• Course Objectives:
  • We will cover some Javascript, but focus on Java applications and applets. You will be exposed to the Unix operating system.
• Syllabus, textbooks, grading criteria, honor code statement.
• *All* work in this class is to be *individual* effort. There is always plenty of help available from the instructors, TAs, and undergrad assistants. You need to develop your own skills. You may not "work together" on programs or assignments.

• Unix
• HTML
• Introduction to JavaScript
• Introduction to Java programming
• Trouble shooting skills

Announcements

• Read Chapter 1 in the Java text and app. B in the Concepts book.
• The objectives for the first lab are to activate your mason account (if you have not already done so), create a public_html directory (if you don't already have one) and do the simple Javascript exercise and Cookie lab.

• Activate your mason account if you have not already done so
• Practice Unix commands: click here for a list.
• If you have never made a web page before:
  • Make your public_html directory and set the permissions
• Do the simple JavaScript and Cookie lab.
• Be sure that you can log into WebCT. Your login will be the same as your mason login and your password will be the last 4 digits of your Student ID (usually your SSN). Notify your TA or instructor if you can't log in. Be sure you can find the IT 108 folder and the calendar of due dates for assignments inside.
• If time remains, begin Lab 2. Read the instructions carefully!

Tips for Success

• Lecture and Lab attendance is mandatory. If you miss class, you may miss "in-class" extra credit opportunities or fun pop quizzes.
• Don't just keep up. Work ahead!
• Ask a lot of questions. It is very normal in programming classes to have a lot of questions.

Topics for Today

• Hardware and Software Review: Powerpoint Slides
• Client-Server Computing
• Introduction to the Unix Operating System Click here for more on Unix
• basic HTML

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