| Professional Background |
I have been developing software professionally since 1992, in several mainstream languages such as Delphi, C++, and Java. For the last 5 years, I have been a staff and independent consultant specializing in developing multi-platform, distributed, Object-Oriented systems primarily written in Java. I have a broad domain background that includes Telecommunications, Education, Retail, Financial and Insurance experience. |
| Teaching Background |
Leading object oriented design and development special interest groups for clients and other consultants led me back into the classroom; this time as the instructor. I have been teaching introductory and advanced Java programming at the College since 2000. |
| Teaching Philosophy |
I believe that the purpose of lecture is simply to pave the way for "hands on" learning - the only real way to develop competency as a programmer. In my 217 course, a series of small programming assignments makes sure that students master the fundamentals: language structure, keywords, data types, and flow control in an object-oriented context. In my 218 course, a class-long major project covers each and every topic in the course; from Swing containers and event handling through network and concurrent programming. |
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| Courses |
Description (from the Catalog) |
| CIS 217 - Introduction to Java |
An introduction to object-based problem solving in the Java language. Topics include encapsulation, class design, objects and polymorphism. |
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| CIS 218 - Applications in Java |
Development of applications using the Java language. Emphasis is on applications involving Graphical User Interface Components, exception handling, multithreading, images, animation and audio, files and steams, networking and data structures. |
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