SGML: U.C. Berkeley Extension SGML Class Announcement

Subject: U.C. Berkeley Extension SGML Class Announcement

Date: 20 Feb 1997 19:39:46 -0800

From: michael@textscience.com (Michael Leventhal)

Newsgroup: comp.text.sgml


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U.C. Berkeley Extension is offering an introductory SGML class and laboratory 
this semester.  The class will be held from March 4 to May 6, Tuesday evenings
from 6:30 until 9:30 in downtown San Francisco at 150 Fourth St., Suite 675,
across from Yerba Buena Gardens.

Introduction to SGML-based Publishing, X433.1
* Available for credit:  2 semester units in Electrical Engineering and 
  Computer Science
* 10 sessions, $625, EDP # 166454
* Enrollment fee includes unlimited access to the drop-in software lab.

To register for the class you may either call (510) 642-4111 or net over to 
http://www.unex.berkeley.edu:4243 or mail or fax the enrollment form found in 
the spring catalog.  The instructor, Michael Leventhal, will be happy to 
answer any questions you might have about the class and can be reached at 
510-444-2962 or michael@textscience.com.

This is the second year U.C. Berkeley is presenting an SGML class which 
offers a unique opportunity for evening students to receive in-depth, hands-on
training in SGML thought, tools, analysis, and design over a 10 week period of
time.  The following companies have generously donated their software for use 
in the class:

ArborText  - Adept SGML Editor
InContext  - InContext SGML Editor
Microstar  - Near & Far Designer
Softquad   - Panorama Pro SGML Browser

The following public domain software will also used:

SP         - SGML Parser
sgrep      - SGML search utility
perl       - text processing/utility programming language

In addition, the use of the Internet and the World Wide Web
is integrated into the curriculum.  The classroom is
equipped with a computer for each student for in-class work
and students will also have access to an open lab for work
outside of class.  Other software tools will also be
demonstrated in class.

To obtain the greatest benefit from the class students will
need to be very comfortable working in a Windows
environment.  The class will involves a lot of logical
thinking and some programming but prior programming
experience is absolutely not a prerequisite.  On the hand,
there will be opportunities for experienced programmers to 
undertake projects of particular interest to them. 

Four project modules will sharpen basic SGML knowledge
while developing design and analysis skills.  The project
subject areas include publishing, document management, the
Internet, and something of the student's own choosing, 
possibly related to his or her work.  Project assignments
can either be completed alone or collaboratively but much 
encouragement will be given to collaborative efforts.

The class has an academic component; exercises will be
given which explicitly relate SGML to its foundations
in the both the humanities and computer science.  Prior
experience in either field is not expected.

Finally, distinguished speakers from industry will 
add a business perspective to the course and students
will be strongly encouraged to explore issues related
to their career development.

The syllabus for the course will be available at
http://www.textscience.com/berkeley.htm.

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