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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
Field of Education: | 91300 Librarianship, Information Management and Curatorial Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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