Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Coursework Only Students need to re-submit any failed submissions |
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Description In this module, students will learn major technical concepts, methods and technologies that make possible the end-user functionality generally termed as ‘search’, i.e. to retrieve a wanted piece of information from a large digital collection where manual indexing is not feasible. Topics addressed include history and introduction of Information Retrieval (IR), text and web retrieval with major text processing techniques and classical retrieval models including Boolean Model, Vector Space Model and Probabilistic Model, evaluation methodologies for IR, ranking algorithms including PageRank for web, social media search, and multimedia content retrieval including the principles of image and video content analysis in the context of search. Many application scenarios and usages will be exposed to students along with end-user issue, usability and user experiences required for successful search interaction. The module consists of a series of assignments throughout the semester and a semester-long project that requires incorporating knowledge learned from the module. Concepts, algorithms and techniques for retrieving the information are such an important components now indispensable in any digital systems dealing with large amount of information, and the module will equip the students with clear foundational understanding of how they work in practice and what future improvements are coming. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Explain major Information Retrieval concepts, methods and technologies used in state-of-the-art search systems today 2. Demonstrate the ability to apply search concepts and algorithms in novel information retrieval contexts, devices and usage scenarios 3. Demonstrate their understanding of end-user interaction and experiences in supporting search technologies in such a way that improves and enhances psychological health and well-being through the usage 4. Design end-user search interaction that is easy-to-learn, easy-to-use and supports high level of usability 5. Evaluate search systems in terms of their effectiveness and usability | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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