This book is an ideal choice for Introduction to Mobile Applications; Programming with Mobile Applications; Special Topics: Mobile Applications; or an Advanced Java with Mobile Applications course. These courses represent a new, quickly expanding course area. While these programming courses are considered special topics or elective course in the CS/Programming curriculum, Mobile Applications courses are expected to continue to expand in offerings and enrollments throughout the coming 18 months as more instructors get this course approved in their curriculum. The author has written this text so it's an appropriate option for use as an advanced Java text within a CIS curriculum as well, which expands its market opportunity. Students typically select this course because of a personal interest and for the marketability of skills learned. Because this book focuses solely on Android/Java, reviewers also see this text as a viable alternative for an advanced (or 2nd-semester) Java course that might not otherwise focus solely on Mobile Applications. This title addresses a growing market need for an academic title to address a new Mobile Applications course arising in CIS/Programming departments. It will reinforce Course Technology's commitment to innovative topics and instructor support. Ms. Hoisington is a well-known and respected presence within the Course Technology authoring community. This book is intended as an introductory book to Java and building mobile applications. It is designed as a book for a first-semester course in programming. It will emphasize programming logic as well as key Java tools for Android. Once completed, a student should have a solid foundation in Java programming and the confidence to tackle real mobile application projects. This text is intended for students who have some programming experience or are new to Java.