eXtensible Markup Language (XML) - CIT35
Professor: Priscilla Grocer
Office: K-112
Phone: 508-678-2811
Course Description (from catalog):
This course introduces the eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and teaches the use of XML within documents and
datafiles. In addition to learning XML, students work with DTD, CSS, XSLT, Cshemas and the document object model.
Prerequisite: CIS44 or permission of the instructor.
Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course are to develop the knowledge and ability to to work effectively with XML:
- To learn the purpose and advantages of using XML
- To learn XML syntax
- To apply XML syntax to data and interactive web development
- To learn to work with DTD, CSS, XSLT and Schemas
Texts:
Students will be presented with a variety of texts and articles to select according to the
projects they are developing.
This course will include a lot of supplemental reading and research from the web.
Material to be Covered: The order in the syllabus does not necessary reflect the order
that will used in the course. Please use the weekly schedule sheet to follow the assigned
topics.
- Creating an XML document
- Binding XML Data
- Creating valid XML
- Namespaces
- DTD
- Schemas
- Cascading style sheets
- XSLT
- Computational style sheets
- Element groups
- Processing data
- Document Object Model
- Project where students can develop and share an area of interest
Requirements:
Requirements and Grading:
The student will be expected to complete all assigned work. In addition there will be a final
exam.
A schedule of assignments, projects, exams, quizzes etc. will be posted on the
Web site. Students should check on a regular basis.
Grading percents are:
- 80% Homework, programs, code and quizzes
- 10% Class participation, responsibility about work, keeping up to date, quality of work,
adding extras that are above and beyond, showing initiative, figuring out problems etc.
- 10% Final
Evaluation:Assignments, programs and exams are graded using either
number grades or letter grades based on the following (A=90-100, B=80-89,
C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60). The student's grade for the course will use
the same scale and will be based on the percentages explained in the grading
section. Plus and minus grades will be given.
Many of the assignments in this class are open ended - the grading will be based on how well
the project demonstrates mastery of the material. Students who do a minimum of work will be graded
accordingly. Resubmission is allowed on open-ended projects to improve grades.
Note: Non open-ended assignments that are completed accurately, with no errors, according to the parameters of the assignment will be
graded as A. To achieve an A+, students must have done sufficient extra work in design or implementation that makes the
assignment standout. In doing assignments, students must do their own work. Relying too heavily on my examples or working
too closely with someone else will be penalized.
Attendance:The student is allowed to cut six one hour classes.
Methodology:
This course is offered as a Distance Learning, Web based course.
This SYLLABUS is not to be construed as a CONTRACT in any way, shape, manner or form.
This SYLLABUS is a SUGGESTED course OUTLINE and will be GENERALLY followed, subject to
change according to the INSTRUCTOR'S discretion and needs. Academic FLEXIBILITY is important!
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