11182 (v.7) Information Studies 391 - Retrieval Theory
| Area: | Department of Media and Information |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 11179 (v.4) Subject Analysis 202 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | An analysis of the historical development of information retrieval theory and of current research into the relationship between technological development and information retrieval possibilities. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the conceptual and operational difficulties associated with the evaluation of information retrieval systems. An understanding of the historical development of information retrieval research. An understanding of the theoretical foundations of on-line searching. An awareness of the difficulties of research in the area of language representation in information retrieval. An appreciation of new developments in the area of knowledge-based systems, non-linear information retrieval systems, artificial intelligence, hypermedia and expert systems. The ability to construct an Access database. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Ellis, D. (1996), Progress and problems in information retrieval (second edition). London, Library Association. Information processing and management. (1975), Oxford, Pergamon. Journal of information science. (1979), New York, Institute of InformationScientists. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Access database 40%, Tutorial work 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
