Windows Communications Foundation (WCF) Introduction
Prerequisites:
An intermediate or advanced level of proficiency with the C# programming
language and the Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Internet access and an Email account.
Instructor:
Calvin P. Schrotenboer
Email: gotdotnet@lycos.com
NOTE: Always put CIS-019L in the Subject Box of your Email.
Weekly Minimum Workload:
Four hours lecture
Four hours lab time
Required Software:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Visual Studio 2005
File compression software (i.e., PKZip or WinZip)
Required Textbooks:
Programming WCF Services by Juval Lowy, O'Reilly, First Edition, 2007 ISBN: 978-0596526993
Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation Step by Step by John Sharp, Microsoft Press, First Edition, 2007 ISBN: 0735623368
Both books may be available at the
Foothill
College Bookstore, Tel: (650) 949-7305.
Both books should also be available at most computer sections of larger book
stores or from Amazon.com
(Lowy)
(Sharp) , Barnes & Noble(Lowy)
(Sharp) or other on-line booksellers.
Lecture Notes Available From:
Course web site (you will need to be a registered student in the class to get
access to a required User ID and password)
Supplies:
A flash drive for saving your work if you plan to do any work in the Foothill
computer labs.
Exams:
Three Quizzes, a Midterm and Final Exams covering texts and lectures. All tests
will be open book.
Lab:
Internet students will not be expected to come to Foothill College for this
course. You are, however, welcome to use the Foothill Computer Center facilities
or the tutorial center.
Course Requirements:
- Read the lecture materials and readings (on a timely basis)
- Complete and submit assignments on time
- Take all exams
- Participate in on-line discussions
Grading:
Your final grade will be determined by performance on the following course
requirements using a point system:
- Four lab assignments = 44%
- Quizzes = 10%
- Midterm = 16%
- Final Exam = 20%
- Class Participation = 10%
- Total = 100%
A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69
The instructor reserves the right to distribute final grades more favorably
to students than the preceding distribution.
Pass/NoPass Option: You are registered for a letter grade unless you
complete a Pass/No Pass form with the Registrar by the end of the second week of
the quarter. Instructors are not notified that a student has changed to Pass/No
Pass status, and must assign a letter grade to all students. With the Pass/Fail
option a grade of A, B, or C translates to a Pass grade; a D or F grade results
in a No Pass grade.
Drops: It is the responsibility of the student to drop or withdraw from
the course if necessary. You should notify the instructor and follow the
procedures to drop or withdraw indicated at the Foothill website. Please see the
class schedule for more information on drop dates, etc.
Honor Policy: Foothill College expects the highest standards of honesty
from all students. Any student who exhibits behavior which, in the judgment of
the instructor, indicates dishonesty on an examination or assignment, including
those electronically produced, or who aids in the dishonesty of another student,
shall receive no credit for that work. Incidents of dishonesty may result in a
grade of “F” for the quarter and will be reported to the Dean of Student
Affairs. You are expected to work alone for assignments and exams. When in doubt
ask the instructor.
Weekly Lectures, Reading Assignments, Lab/Homework and Tests
Session: 1 (Jan 7)
Topics: WCF Essentials
Reading: Week One Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 1 - 55 (Chapter
1) & Sharp pp. 1 - 30 (Chapter 1)
Session: 2 (Jan 14)
Topics: Service Contracts & Data Contracts
Reading: Week Two Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 56 - 132 (Chapters 2 - 3) & Sharp pp. 31 - 58, 149 - 180 (Chapters 2 & 6).
Quiz #1 Jan 18 - 22 (Covers Lessons 1 & 2).
Session: 3 (Jan 21)
Topics: Instance Management
Reading: Week Three Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 133-169 (Chapters 4) & Sharp pp. 181 - 212 (Chapter 7).
Session: 4 (Jan 28)
Topics: Operations
Reading: Week Four Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 170-205 (Chapter 5) & Sharp pp. 275 - 320 (Chapters 11 & 12).
Lab/Homework #1 due Feb 4.
Quiz #2 due Feb 1 - 5 (Covers Lessons 3 & 4).
Session: 5 (Feb 4)
Topics: Faults
Reading: Week Five Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 206-236 (Chapters 6) & Sharp pp. 59 - 80 (Chapter 3).
Session: 6 (Feb 11)
Topics: Transactions Part 1
Reading: Week Six Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 237-315 (Chapter 7) & Sharp pp. 213-234 (Chapter 8).
Midterm Exam Feb 15 - 19 (Covers Lessons 1 - 5)
Session: 7 (Feb 18)
Topics: Transactions Part 2
Reading: Week Seven Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 237-315 (Chapter 7) & Sharp pp. 213-234 (Chapter 8).
Lab/Homework #2 due Feb 25.
Session: 8 (Feb 25)
Topics: Concurrency Management Part 1
Reading: Week Eight Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 315-380 (Chapter 8).
Quiz #3 Feb 29 - Mar 4 (Covers Lessons 6 - 7).
Session: 9 (Mar 3)
Topics: Concurrency Management Part 2
Reading: Week Nine Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 315-380 (Chapter 9).
Session: 10 (Mar 10)
Topics: Queued Services
Reading: Week Ten Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 381-447 & 227-240 (Chapter 10).
Lab/Homework #3 due Mar 17.
Session: 11 (Mar 17)
Topics: Security
Reading: Week Eleven Class Lectures & Lowy pp. 448-542 (Chapter 11) & Sharp pp. 81-116 (Chapter 4).
*** Reminder - FINAL EXAM, Mar 24 - 27 (Covers the Entire
Course) ***