XHTML Class Intermediate

Intermediate HTML to XHTML Class
Class Name

Intermediate XHTML

This course would be a continuation from the Intro to XHTML course. For the intermediate class, students will review XHTML 1.0, study modularization of XHTML 1.1 and XHTML Basic, discuss profiles for XHTML, and explore ways XHTML can be extended. Some very basic XML will be introduced in order to understand how to extend XHTML DTDs.
Outline
Week 1: XHTML 1.0 Review
  • Changes between HTML 4.01 and XHTML 1.0
  • XHTML 1.0 DTDs: Transitional, Frameset, and Strict
  • XHTML 1.0 issues
Week 2: Modularization and XHTML Basic
  • What is modularization?
  • What does modularization accomplish?
  • What is the purpose of XHTML Basic?
  • How does the Basic DTD differ from XHTML 1.0?
Week 3: XHTML 1.1
  • Why was XHTML 1.1 developed?
  • How does it differ from XHTML 1.0 Strict and XHTML Basic?
  • Modularization in XHTML 1.1
Week 4: MathML and SVG Profiles
  • What are profiles?
  • How does one incorporate these profiles into XHTML?
  • What is SVG? (brief overview)
  • What is MathML? (brief overview)
  • Browser issues regarding MathML and SVG.
Week 5: XML, the other parent
  • What is XML?
  • What is well-formed XML?
  • What is a valid XML document?
  • DTD creation (brief overview)
  • Namespace (brief overview)
Week 6 and 7: Moving XHTML towards XML
  • Proprietary choices: Microsoft's 'xml' element and how to use it
  • Extending the DTD
    • What is extension of the XHTML DTD?
    • 'How to' extend the DTD to incorporate author based elements.
    • Reasons to extend the DTD.
    • Browser issues regarding DTD extension
Week 8: XHTML 2.0 and the Future
  • What are the significant changes with XHTML 2.0?
  • Backwards compatible?
  • XForms-- What are they and why do they replace the forms module?
  • XFrames-- The new way to write frames.
Prerequisites
  • Intro to XHTML (H401)
  • Intro to CSS (H151)
Requirements
Students need to have web access, the ability to post XHTML documents, and an editor to create the documents. Students would also benefit from having current user agents to display web documents. For those interested in viewing SVG files, the Adobe SVG viewer would be required for download (free).
Class Books
Course Price
  • Member Price: $120.00 US
  • Non-Member Price: $220.00 US
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Additional Information:
This online course is limited to 50 participants. Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: All Online Class fees are only refundable or creditable during the first week of class. A processing fee of five dollars ($5.00) will be charged for each refund request. If you have any questions please contact us

Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

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How eClasses Work: Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.

 

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  • Member Price: $120.00 US
  • Non-Member Price: $220.00 US
  • Course Duration: 8 weeks
  • CEUs: 4.0
  • Web Course No: H402
  • Course Instructor: Chimene Long
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Before you register for this class, please read carefully the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy section.

Instructor: Chimene Long
Chimene LongChimene Long has been a web author for almost seven years and has sixteen years experience with computers. She has provided contract web design services and web accessibility consultation. She also has experience with various adaptive technology for clients with disabilities.


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