De Anza College - CIS97YT - Introduction to XML

Fall 2002

Objectives

• Write well-formed and valid XML.
• Read and create Document Type Definitions (DTDs).
• Read and create Relax NG validation schemas.
• Understand the concept of namespaces.
• Use Cascading Style Sheets to display XML.
• Create XSLT transformations to convert XML to XHTML and/or XSL Formatting Objects
• Understand the concepts of Document Object Model (DOM) and Simple API for XML (SAX) parsers

Class Description

An introduction to the XML notation and XML tools. We'll be working with established markup languages (XML applications) as well as markup languages of our own invention.

Process

This class has a lecture and lab section. The instructor will be present to assist you during the lab. You may work on assignments in the lab or use your own computers. Lab attendance is an excellent opportunity for personal instruction. In order to complete assignments, you may also need to work on them outside the scheduled laboratory periods.

Assignments

You will be assigned several programming projects ranging from light to moderate complexity. For each assignment, you will email the solution to david@catcode.com. Your files must be named with your last name, first initial, and assignment number. Thus, the XML file for assignment three from Fred Bloggs might be named bloggs_f_3.xml. Do not put blanks in your file names. A file named prog3.xml will not be accepted. Assignments will be graded on functionality, organization, and readability.

Exams

You will have one midterm project, one midterm test, and one final; there may be pop quizzes as well. You may use the book and your class notes on these tests.

Grading

The work on the tests and assignments will be weighted and combined to calculate your final grade as follows:

Weight Labs: 60% Midterms: 20% Final Exam: 20%

Grading: 90% and above A 80% B 70% C 60% D Less than 60% F

Attendance

You are required to attend classes. If you decide to drop the class, it is your responsibility to do so. Three absences may cause you to be dropped - please notify the instructor if you have any extenuating circumstances.

Policies

Programming labs are to be submitted prior to the end of the class lab period on the date due. If turned in late, you will receive reduced credit. Missed tests or labs will receive zero credit. The final exam is required. Discussion about assignments is encouraged, but you must each do your own work. Cheating and plagiarism will be met with an F in the course.

Required Text

Learning XML, Erik T. Ray (O'Reilly & Associates)

Recommended Resource

XML in a Nutshell, Elliotte Rusty Harold & W. Scott Means (O'Reilly & Associates)

Course Outline

Note: the pace at which we will cover these subjects may deviate from this printed schedule. Your mileage may vary.