LIBR 246
Information Technology Tools & Applications
Spring 2003

Linda Main
lmain@wahoo.sjsu.edu
Room E104 (in SJ)
Phone: (408)924-2494

Office Hours:
Virtually by e-mail
In person by appointment

Course Links

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Instructions

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Course Overview

This class concentrates on XML. We will exam its relationship to (X)HTML, build XML pages, and study the use of XSLT stylesheets for formatting XML data. As part of our study of XSLT we will work with filtering and with linking two or more XML files. We will also work with the DOM and Javscript to enable us to pull specific pieces of information from XML files. Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) will be studied as will serving XML files from the server using Cocoon.

Course Objectives

At the completion of the course the student will have:

  • Learned the basics of XML
  • Developed XML Web interfaces using CSS and XSLT
  • Worked with advanced features of XSLT such as filtering and linking two or more files
  • Used the DOM and Javscript to set up searching capabilities for an XML file or files
  • Worked with Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
  • Worked with Cocoon

The course supports the following objectives from the School's Teaching goal:

Upon completion of the program the student will know and be able to identify the major theories and important principles as well as demonstrate current practice in:

  • Information transfer
  • The application of diverse technology to information management

Assignments and Grading

Twelve Weekly Assignments

60 points
Final Project 40 points

 

Late assignments will not be accepted. If you have an illness (medical certificate supplied) or a family tragedy please contact the instructor.

An incomplete will not be awarded for the class. If you have an illness (medical certificate supplied) or a family tragedy please contact the instructor.


University Recommended Grading Scale for Graduate Students

97-100 = A

94-96 = A-

91-93 = B+

88-90 = B

85-87 = B-

82-84 = C+

79-81 = C

76-78 = C-

73-75 = D+

 

  


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