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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This is an introduction to using XML (Extensible Markup Language) to enhance Web page design and for e-commerce applications. Topics include the structuring of an XML document, transforming an XML document into XHTML using XSL (Extensible StyleSheet Language) and XPath, creating a DTD (Document Type Definition) and an XML Schema to define the elements and attributes which are valid in a XML document. The course also introduces using XML in a Web publishing environment.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$691.05

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of MDIA 4305 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 51191

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Tue Jun 18 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 51191
  • Domestic fees $691.05
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 18 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Mike Walton

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$691.05

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. This course will be delivered entirely online, however, is an asynchronous course which does not require that you meet each week at a specific time. You will be expected to meet assignment deadlines according to the schedule on the course outline and directions of the instructor. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Identify and use syntax appropriate to well-formed XML files
  • Correctly employ XSL StyleSheets and XPath to transform an XML file into XHTML for display on a web page
  • Use routines such as sorting, filters, iterations, conditional statements, and templates appropriate to XSL StyleSheets
  • Construct a DTD, and validate an XML document against the DTD
  • Construct a Schema, and validate an XML document against the Schema
  • Use an XML editor

Effective as of Fall 2013

Related Programs

XML in Web Publishing (MDIA 4305) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Business + Media

  1. Web Technologies
    Certificate Part-time

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