Course detail

Graphical User Interfaces in Java

FIT-GJAAcad. year: 2025/2026

Development of mobile and web applications, Java servlets, Java Server Pages, Java Persistence API, Hibernate, JavaServerFaces, PrimeFaces, Spring, Android, Google Web Toolkit, Vaadin, RESTful Java Services, Java Web Services, Remote Method Invocation, Java Message Services, Java Enterprise, Enterprise Java Beans, Google App Engine, distributed systems.

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Why is the course taught

The Graphical User Interfaces in Java course teaches Java EE with a focus on creating a web-based graphical user interfaces. Graduate of this course will be able to quickly orientate in technologies used mainly in large companies that builds their products on Java EE. Part of the course is a visit of a expert from practise who will show the practical use of the teached technologies.

Exam prerequisites

For receiving the credit and thus for entering the exam, students have to get at least 10 points from the project.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. RNDr. Pavel Smrž, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Computer Graphics and Multimedia (UPGM)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of Java programming language.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Mid-term test and team project.
To get points from the exam, you need to get min. 20 points, otherwise the exam is rated 0 points.

 

Aims

To get acquainted with the development of mobile and web applications in Java programming language. To learn using mobile, web and enterpirse frameworks in this language. To get abilities of programming advanced systems powered by modern Java technologies.

 

The students will learn to work with modern technologies for development of web and mobile applications. They will get acquainted with principles of development in referred environments. The will also gain experiences with development of advanced systems powered by Java programming language.
The students will improve their skills in programming language Java, in team work, and in preparation of project documentation.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Çalşkan, M., & Varaksin, O.: PrimeFaces cookbook, Packt Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1784393427, 2015
Campione, M., Walrath, K.: Java Tutorial, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 3-8273-1050-4, 1997
Claus Ibsen, C, Anstey, J.: Camel in Action, Second Edition, ISBN 9781617292934, 2018
Cornell, C., Horstmann, C.: Core Java (2nd ed.), SunSoft Press, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-596891-7, 1997
Deitel, H.M., Deitel, P.J.: Java - How to program, ISBN 0-13-632589-0, Prentice Hall, 1997.
Eckel, B.: Myslíme v Jazyku Java, ISBN 80-247-9010-6, Grada 2001
Flanagan, D.: Programování v jazyce Java (První vydání), ISBN: 80-85896-78-8, Computer Press 1997
Grand, M.: Java Language Reference (2nd ed.), ISBN 1-56592-326-X, O'Reilly & Associates, 1997
Gupta, A.: Java EE 7 Essentials: Enterprise Developer Handbook, O'Reilly Media, Inc., ISBN 978-1449370176, 2013
Gutierrez, F.: Introducing Spring framework: a primer, Apress, ISBN 978-1430265320, 2014
Hohpe, G., Woolf, B.: Enterprise integration patterns, ISBN 0-321-20068-3, 2004
Jendrock, E., Cervera-Navarro, R., Evans, I., Haase, K., & Markito, W.: The Java EE 7 Tutorial (Vol. 1), Addison-Wesley Professional, ISBN 978-0321994929, 2014
Juneau, J.: Java EE 7 recipes: a problem-solution approach, Apress, ISBN 978-1430244257, 2013
Juneau, J.: JavaServer Faces: Introduction by Example, Apress, ISBN 978-1484208397, 2013
Niemeyer, P., Peck, J.: Exploring Java (2nd ed.), ISBN 1-56592-271-9, O'Reilly & Associates, 1997.
Walls, C. Spring in Action: Covers Spring 4, Manning Publications, ISBN 978-1617291203, 2014

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MITAI Master's

    specialization NSEC , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NISY up to 2020/21 , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NNET , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NMAL , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NCPS , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NHPC , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NVER , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NIDE , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NISY , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NEMB , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NSPE , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NEMB , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NBIO , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NSEN , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NVIZ , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NGRI , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NADE , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NISD , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization NMAT , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jaroslav Dytrych, Ph.D.
RNDr. Marek Rychlý, Ph.D.
Ing. David Kozák

Syllabus

  1. Introduction, Java servlets, JavaServerPages.
  2. Testing, Maven and JAX.
  3. RMI and JMS.
  4. EJB and JavaServerFaces.
  5. PrimeFaces.
  6. Spring.
  7. Midterm exam.
  8. Java Persistence API, Hibernate.
  9. Google Web Toolkit.
  10. Vaadin.
  11. Basics of Android OS.
  12. Distributed systems.
  13. Project defenses.

Project

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jaroslav Dytrych, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Team project for creating web (and mobile) application.