Course Outlines

University of Winnipeg Continuing Education

DIT 16027 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: XML

Course:	DIT 16027 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: XML This course introduces the student to XML and its related technologies, such as XML DTDs, namespaces, schemas, and XSLT. XML is a very popular and extremely versatile markup language, used in everything from Web services to describing content for a database. XML is only going to gain popularity in the near future, so a thorough understanding of it can only be an asset to any Web developer.
Dates:	DIT 16027 0901 18-Jan-2010 to 29-Jan-2010 Mon-Fri (30 hours total)
Time:	01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Cost:	The cost is part of the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma tuition.
Instructor:	Brent Scott has been a multi-media Web designer since 1998, specializing in cutting edge content with advanced Flash and Dynamic HTML. He divides his work between his company, ScottMedia, and teaching at various universities, colleges, and businesses with Lanoie.com. He brings to the classroom his years of practical experience in the Web design field. Brent is a well-rounded instructor who teaches such topics as JavaScript, Advanced JavaScript, Flash, Advanced Flash, Search Engine Positioning, Internet Fundamentals, XML, XHTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and more.
Materials:	Optional book resources are here. Optional online resources: Wikipedia XML Wikiversity XML Search Students will need normal school supplies (notebooks, paper, etc). A USB Flash memory stick (about 4GB) would be very helpful. Blank CDs, labels, and other similar presentation supplies may be required for projects. A budget of $25 for supplies, printing and binding should be set aside for this course.
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Additional Information:	The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education web site. The DCE.UWinnipegCourses.ca web site. The UWinnipeg.ca web site. The UWinnipeg WebAdvisor. While not required, it is a good idea to bring a portable USB flash drive or other storage media for your files. Some instructors may ask you to email assignments as attachments. There are many free compression (zip/archive) programs available, including "7-Zip" (Windows) and "Zip Mac Files For PC" (Macintosh).
Register Now:	Seating is limited. Call The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Front Desk to register: (204) 982-6633.
Location and Hours:	Classes for Information Technology are at Main Campus, 480 Ellice Avenue on the 2nd floor of Lockhart Hall (rooms 2L13A & 2L13B) and the 3rd floor of Manitoba Hall (room 3M58). Proceed to room 2L13 in Lockhart Hall to find out which room your class will be in. Stevi Dram's office is on the 2nd floor, Lockhart Hall: 2L13C The DCE Registration Office is located at 275 Portage Avenue on the 14th floor. Their phone number is (204) 982-6633. Registration Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Offices closed on Saturday of long weekends. Lost? Here is a map of Main Campus showing Lockhart Hall and Manitoba Hall. If you're driving, you may also find the traffic map and the parking map useful.
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Learning Outcomes

Working knowledge of XML documents
Knowledge of how to create well-formed XML documents
Knowledge of how XML is used in a variety of applications
An understanding of XML Document Type Definitions (DTDs)
Knowledge of XML Schemas and how they work
The ability to apply styles to XML documents with XSLT and CSS
The ability to create RSS feeds

Prerequisites

The following may be required before taking this course:

Computer and internet access at home
DIT 16008 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Unix
The Introduction to Unix course is 30 hours of hands-on Unix with some theory. The student will be given accounts on one or more university Unix servers to use for the year. Several of the courses will require students to create, upload, and edit files on these servers over SSH or other remote connection. This course will introduce the student to the basics required to meet these tasks. The entire course will be done at the command line interface. A graphical user interface will not be used. Installation, configuration, and administration of Unix/Linux is beyond the scope of this introductory course. Near the end of the year, students will be taking more advanced Unix courses, including the installation and securing of Linux servers. The basic tasks taught during these early classes will be required again and again throughout the year.
- Learn more about the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Unix course.
DIT 15981 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Photoshop
The Photoshop course is covered in 30 hours of class time with many hours of bonus material that can be covered at home. It will provide students with a solid foundation in the basics of the Adobe Photoshop application, one of the most popular software applications for working with digital graphics. Students will discuss digital graphics in general, learn to navigate the program interface, use the numerous tools, and save files for display on the Web.
- Learn more about the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Photoshop course.
DIT 15996 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: XHTML
This block of the ISSD program introduces the students to the basics of creating Web pages. This course is actually three courses in one. It starts with a week of Web Design Principles then follows with three weeks of working with XHTML and CSS to create a final project by hand. The course ends with a couple of days of Dreamweaver, showing the students how to increase their productivity with this application.
- Learn more about the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: XHTML course.
DIT 16001 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: DHTML
DHTML is not an actual type of HTML, but is rather a marketing term used to describe advanced markup languages such as JavaScript and CSS with (X)HTML. DHTML stands for Dynamic HTML, and is what makes a Web page go from being static and boring, to visually exciting. This course starts with a complete tutorial on JavaScript from the ground up, then goes on to CSS and then shows how to put JavaScript and CSS together to create some truly stunning effects.
- Learn more about the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: DHTML course.
DIT 16002 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Flash
The Flash course will provide students with a solid foundation in the basics of the Flash application. Students will learn how to navigate the program interface, use the drawing and text tools, create animations, import sounds and graphics, optimize Flash movies, and publish the necessary files for display on the World Wide Web. The course includes information for both Windows and Macintosh users.
- Learn more about the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Flash course.

Course Format

This course follows a lecture format. During class time, we will present material, draw your attention to key points that you should pay attention to, answer questions you may have, and manage class discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.

There are often daily quizzes or assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to be on time and to get copies of any assignments missed due to absence. Missed quizzes cannot be made up later.

Students are strongly advised to use the reference material. For every hour of class time the student should budget at least two hours of self study to cover all the material in this course.

Only material that is covered in class lectures will be testable.

Student Deliverables and Pace

Class 1: No student deliverables due this class

Class 2: Quiz 1 done in class (5%)

Class 3: Assignment 1 distributed (5%)

Class 4: Quiz 2 done in class (5%); Assignment 2 distributed (5%)

Class 5: Assignment 1 due at start of class

Class 6: Assignment 2 due at start of class; Assignmet 3 distributed (5%)

Class 7: Quiz 3 done in class (5%)

Class 8: Assignment 3 due at start of class

Class 9: Quiz 4 is done in class (5%); Assignment 4 distributed (5%)

Class 10: Final test done in class (30%); Final project distributed (25%)

Evaluation

For the entire block, the break down of marks will be as follows:

Quizzes: 20%: There may be daily quizzes, which will be added up and scaled for the overall mark percentage. Typical quizzes are worth 5 to 20 marks. Most days will have a quiz or two, usually first thing in the morning. Missed quizzes can not be made up.

Assignments: 25%: The assignments will be added up and scaled for the overall mark percentage.

Final Test: 30%: The final exam will be given near the end of the course and is scaled for the overall mark percentage.

Final Project: 25%: The final project will be due near the end of the course and is scaled for the overall mark percentage.

Topic Outline

Introduction to XML
XML Documents
Document Type Definition (DTD)
XML Namespaces
XML Schemas
XSL, XSLT, and CSS
Applications of XML: RSS

Grades:

Letter Graded Courses:

A+ =    96 - 100% Outstanding
A  =    91 -  95%
A- =    83 -  90% Very Good
B+ =    75 -  82%
B  =    70 -  74% Average
C+ =    66 -  69%
C  =    57 -  65% Pass
D  =    50 -  56%
F  =    Failure
VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal

Pass/Fail Courses:

P  =    Pass
F  =    Failure
I  =    Incomplete
VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal

Audited Courses:

CP  =   Certificate of Participation (based on >75% attendance)
NCP =   No Certificate of Participation (based on <75% attendance)

Note: Final percentages containing a half-point will be rounded up to the next full point (e.g., 69.5 would be rounded up to 70), and then converted to the letter grade (i.e., from C+ to B).

Late Assignments

Unless otherwise stated, late assignments are penalized 10% per calendar day. No assignments will be accepted more than 2 days late without permission.

Quizzes

Quizzes may be given during classes and could be time limited. They may be fill in the blank, short answer, code, or multiple choice and may be given online, verbally, or on paper. Missed quizzes cannot be made up if absent or if you are late for class.

Attendance

While class attendance may not be taken for marks, your attendance is required for each class to participate in quizzes, homework, and assignments.

Considerations

Please consider turning off any cell phones and pagers while in lectures or seminars. If you need to be available (on call for work, for example) please set your cell/pager to vibrate. Also, please remember that checking email, typing instant messages, or surfing the Web may be distracting to others.

A Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating

The Modern Language Association Handbook for Writers of Research Papers defines plagiarism as:

the act of using another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source.

Copying words or ideas from any source, including another student, constitutes academic 'theft', and may result in loss of marks for the assignment, loss of marks for the entire course, or even expulsion. The same penalties will result if a student is found guilty of cheating or contributing to cheating on any test, exam or assignment.

Students should familiarize themselves with University of Winnipeg policy concerning plagiarism and academic honesty.

Other Plagiarism Resources

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