This coursebook was developed for self-study training and will assist you during class.Along with comprehensive instructional text and objectives checklists, this coursebook provides easy-to-follow hands-on lab exercises and a glossary of specific terms. It also provides Internet addresses needed to complete some exercises, although due to the constantly changing nature of the Internet, some addresses may no longer be valid. Many coursebooks also list additional reference works for continued learning outside the classroom. When you return to your home or office, you will find this coursebook to be a valuable resource, one to which you can refer whether you want to review the steps in an exercise or apply what you have learned.This course teaches you how to write Java applications and applets. You will learn the Java language mechanics found in other programming languages, such as variables, iterations, control statements, methods and arrays. You will also discuss object-oriented theory as it relates to Java. You will create Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for both applications and applets, emphasizing components, layouts, and graphics. This course will also prepare you for the Sun Certified Programmer Exam for the Java 2 Platform by providing reviews and examples relative to the exam.