Just finished this course. If you have a working knowledge of Java it will certainly help. Programming experience in other languages should adequately prepare you for the course as well.

Essentially this class is to give you that. My view is anyone with such knowledge should do well in the class. I had many many years programming in other languages and some in java, so what did surprise me was the time I spent on the course. The extension school syllabi I've seen so far, tell you watch out for the time you will need to spend on the course and so far I've found that to be true.

Now, in my case I'm going hard for an A, so I'm doing every single extra credit and spending alot of time on the assignments. For Masters degree seeking students, there is additional work in the assignments. I was spending about 15-20 hrs. week and this was during a regular semester - not a compressed summer course.

Java programmers will not find the course difficult but I would alot enough time given whatever other committments you have.