C11: Semantic Web
Objectives
This module provides an overview of Semantic Web. After learning this module, students will have a general understanding about Semantic Web and its related techniques.
Description
This module provides a basic coverage of general issues related to Semantic Web. Major topics include:
- Semantic Web Vision;
- XML;
- RDF;
- OWL;
- Logic and Inference.
Class Notes
- The Semantic Web Vision [.doc] | [.pdf] | [.ppt]
- Structured Web Documents In XML [.doc] | [.pdf] | [.ppt]
- RDF [.doc] | [.pdf] | [.ppt]
- OWL [.doc] | [.pdf] | [.ppt]
- Logic and Inference [.doc] | [.pdf] | [.ppt]
- Economic Benefits of Semantic Web Support [.doc] | [.pdf] | [.ppt]
Practice Exercise
- Timed Crossword Exercise (opens in a new window)
- Crossword Exercise [.doc]| [.pdf]
-Answers[.doc]|[.pdf]
Suggested Readings and Resources:
- Semantic Web Services Initiative
- W3C Semantic Web
- World Wide Web Consortium
- Semantic Web Research Group: MINDSWAP
- Semantic Web--Wikipedia
- Semantic Web Services Consortium
- XML conference & Exposition 2002
- Resource Description Framework(RDF)
- XML.com: What is RDF
- XML Security: Control information access with XACML
- Auxiliary Benefits of Accessible Web Design
