CE205-5-AT-CA:
Databases and Information Retrieval
2018/19
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Autumn Special
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 04 October 2018
Friday 14 December 2018
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Requisites for this module
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The aims of this module are to extend the principles of SQL database modelling laid down in the first year, to describe the field of Information Retrieval, to introduce the concept of NoSQL databases and hence to compare the strengths and weaknesses of all three approaches to information access.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Understand SQL database modelling and normalisation;
2. Appreciate the principles of Information Retrieval;
3. Apply and evaluate IR in a practical context;
4. Discuss differences between models such as SQL, IR and NoSQL.
Outline Syllabus
SQL Database Design Principles
Entity Relationship Modelling
Normalisation
Modelling in a Realistic Scenario
Principles of Information Retrieval
Term Weighting Models
Word Frequency, Stemming and Stoplists
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STUDENTS SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS MODULE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND CHANGE.
Lectures, Labs and Classes
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Progress Test |
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33.33% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 1 - Lab |
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33.33% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 2 - Lab |
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33.34% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Alba Garcia Seco De Herrera, email: alba.garcia@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Alba Garcia Seco De Herrera
CSEE School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
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Dr Jeremy Ian Hiller Gow
Goldsmiths College
Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 44 hours, 23 (52.3%) hours available to students:
21 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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