SGML: U.C. Berkeley Extension SGML Class Announcement

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
------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------------