CSE4500

Query language and information retrieval

(IT)

B Srinivasan

6 points + 4 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield + Clayton + Prerequisites: COT4230 + Prohibition: COT4300

Synopsis: 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%