This course explains and demonstrates Extensible Markup Language (XML). XML-based Web services are also covered. XML is platform independent and versatile. This course teaches how to use XML in data exchange applications on the Web, for e-commerce and in n-tier architectures by explaining XML theory reinforced with practical examples and real-life solutions. (Special Fee: $34.00).
Each successful student will
- understand the history and significance of the eXtensible Markup
Language (XML) within the context of the Internet and World Wide Web.
- explain the purpose and function of the W3C
- explain the history of the Internet and the World Wide Web
- explain the history of SGML
- explain the history of XML
- be able to design, code, and build basic XML documents.
- create an XML document
- effectively use an XML parser
- use elements and attributes to mark up data
- use Unicode in an XML document
- understand how to write well-formed XML documents and how to check for well-formedness using an XML parser
- understand XML namespaces
- be able to use Document Type Definitions (DTDs) to define XML
document structures.
- explain [why] XML document validation is important
- demonstrate the ability to write DTDs
- declare elements and attributes in a DTD
- explain the differences between general entities and parameter entities
- demonstrate the use of conditional sections with entities
- explain how an XML document's whitespace is processed
- demonstrate the ability to use schemas for validating XML documents.
- understand and explain what schemas are and how schemas are used
- discuss the basic differences between DTDs and schemas
- create a schema using [the XML Schema] language
- use a schema to describe elements and attributes
- use data types in a schema
- be able to programmatically manipulate the contents of an XML document.
- explain the purpose of the Document Object Model (DOM)
- use major DOM features
- discuss the features and usage of DOM- based parsers
- demonstrate the use of DOM with a scripting language to manipulate an XML document
- understand XSL Transformation Language (XSLT) and XSL Formatting
Objects (XSL-FO), methods used to format XML documents.
- discuss how eXtensible Style Language (XSL) relates to XML
- discuss the purpose and use of XSLT
- [demonstrate] the ability to write XSLT documents
- demonstrate the use of XSLT to general XML and XHTML documents
- understand the use of eXtensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML)
and XForms.
discuss why XHTML replaced HTML as the standard for web page markup- explain the differences between HTML and XHTML
- explain how XHTML is related to XML
- demonstrate the use of XHTML DTDs
- understand what an XML Web Service is and understand the basics of
web services.
- discuss the use of SOAP
- discuss Web Services Description Language (WSDL) documents and their use
- discuss Universal Discovery Description and Integration (UDDI)
- demonstrate the use of SOAP
- demonstrate the use of WSDL
New Perspectives on XML, Third Edition, Comprehensive
Patrick Carey Course Technology ISBN: 978-1-285-07582-2 |
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| If you buy this book from the Valencia online bookstore, please select EAST ONLINE BOOKSTORE | |
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Optional: It would be a very good idea to devote a USB "thumb" drive for assignments. |
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| Calculation of final grade: | |
| Component | Points |
|---|---|
| 10 assignments @ 8 points each | 80 |
| Attendance (Bb) | 10 |
| (optional) Final Exam | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
| Extra Credit? | TBD |
| grading scale: | ||||
| Total Points | Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | 59 | = | F |
| 60 | - | 69 | = | D |
| 70 | - | 79 | = | C |
| 80 | - | 89 | = | B |
| 90 and above | = | A | ||
assignments:
roughly one per chapter in the book, though some subjects will come from
outside sources
attendance:
Online students are required to keep up with—and contribute weekly
to—the Blackboard Message Board. Some weeks, I will ask pointed
questions, or direct you in some activity that requires a followup answer.
These questions constitute the "roll call" for this class.
Timely answers to these questions/directions will fulfill the weekly
"attendance" obligation and add to your attendance grade (10% of the class)
exam:
One (optional) final exam, worth 10 points, will be available online
between
12:01 AM, 13 Dec and 11:59 PM, 19 Dec.
- 7 Sep – Labor Day
- 8 Oct (East) – College Night
- 25–29 Nov – Thanksgiving Break
- 13 - 19 Dec - (optional) Final Exam Available
- 22 Dec - Final Grades Available (Atlas)
See the Final Exam Schedule at
http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar/FinalExam.cfm.
In order to certify that a student is actively attending an online
course...faculty members [must require] students to particapte in at
least one of the following "academically-related activites" during the
no-show period. These activities must take place in [Blackboard]...
- submit an online assignment
- take an online assessment
- participate in an online discussion about academic matters.
- complete an online, interactive tutorial or computer-assisted instruction that is trackable.
- initiate contact with the faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject studied in the course.
- turn in the no show assignment (a00) before the cutoff date, or
- ask me, in Blackboard, a question that pertains to XML.
http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/.
Before choosing to withdraw, do yourself a huge favor and speak with an academic advisor to discuss the impact of the W on your academic progress, future fees, student visa, and financial aid.
See College calendar for important dates at
http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar.
Please note that the attendance policy for this class makes NO PROVISION for me to withdraw you after the withdrawal date. If you miss the withdrawal date for this class, you cannot withdraw, nor be withdrawn. You will be stuck with the grade you earn.
- Assignments may be turned in UP TO one week late, for half credit. Assignments not turned in by this cutoff date will receive zero points.
- Extra Credit, if offered, can not be turned in late.
- The final exam MUST be taken when it is offered.
http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/
Since we do not meet in a classroom, I want to stress that your main requirements for conduct within this class are to respect your fellow students, your instructor, and yourself.
- the College Catalog at http://valenciacollege.edu/catalog/;
- Policy Manual at http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/; and
- the Student Handbook. Look for the "Download a copy" link at
http://valenciacollege.edu/studentdev/CampusInformationServices/
| campus | bldg | room | phone | fax | tty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 5 | 216 | 407-582-2229 | 407-582-8908 | 407-582-1222 |
| West | SSB | 102 | 407-582-1523 | 407-582-1326 | 407-582-1222 |
| Osceola | 1 | 140A | 407-582-4167 | 407-582-4804 | 407-582-1222 |
| Winter Park | 1 | 212 | 407-582-6887 | 407-582-6841 | 407-582-1222 |
This where I will meet with you if you request a conference.
This syllabus may be altered, at the instructor's discretion, during the course of the term. It is the responsibility of the student to make any adjustments as announced.
The newest version of this syllabus can be found at
http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/sandrews/cop1812/2015fall/18269/
- Orientation: Blackboard, Weekly Requirements, Due Dates, etc.
- XML history, structure, syntax, vocabularies
- DTDs
- schemata
- schemata
- catchup
- XPath
- XSLT, more XPath
- functions, variables, parameters, and...
- ...functional programming
- XSLT applications
- Thanksgiving BREAK
Begin XSLT 2 - XSLT 2.0
- XQuery
- Web Services
- (optional) final exam
The (optional) final exam will be available from 12:01 AM, 14 Dec until 11:59 PM, 19 Dec.