Query language and information retrieval
D Foott
6 points * 4 hours per week * Second semester * Caulfield * Prerequisites: COT4230
Information retrieval: overview of information, applications of variable-length data, characteristics of ill-structured data, indexing and retrieval methods, including full file inversion, signature files and videotext systems. Optical storage systems including CD-ROM; multimedia technology including videotext and laser discs, specific products. Query languages: man-machine dialogues including procedural and non-procedural approaches; forms-based methods such as QBE; natural language interfaces; intellect; intelligent interfaces; Hypertext; evolutionary trends.
Assessment
Examination (2 hours): 50% * Practical work: 50%
Prescribed texts
Salton G and McGill M Introduction to modern information retrieval McGraw-Hill, 1983