CE306-6-FY-KS:
Information Retrieval

The details
2022/23
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Kaplan Singapore
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 06 October 2022
Friday 30 June 2023
15
09 November 2022

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

BSC G400KS Computer Science

Module description

Search engines have become the first entry point into a world of knowledge and they form an essential part of many modern computer applications. While much of the underlying principles have been developed over decades, the landscape in search engine technology has changed dramatically in recent years to deal with data sources magnitudes larger than ever before (the rise of `big data`).

As a result of that new paradigms for storing, indexing and accessing information have emerged. This module will provide the essential foundations of information retrieval and equip the students with solid, applicable knowledge of state-of-the-art search technology. Students will write computer programs to solve IR tasks.

Module aims

The aim of the module is to provide the essential foundations of information retrieval and equip the students with solid, applicable knowledge of state-of-the-art search technology.

Module learning outcomes

On completion of the module, students will be expected to be able to:

1. Design and implement a standard information retrieval system
2. Understand standard IR models and their merits and limitations
3. Demonstrate practical knowledge of employing state-of-the-art open source software for IR
4. Demonstrate an understanding of commonly used evaluation approaches in IR
5. Understand advanced concepts of search applications

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

Lectures, lab sessions and classes

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting

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

Coursework Exam
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Reassessment

Coursework Exam
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Module supervisor and teaching staff

 

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External examiner

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Resources
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