CSE4500 - Information retrieval systems

Leader: Maria Indrawan

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)

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%

Contact hours

4 hours per week

Prerequisites

CSE9002 or equivalent

Prohibitions

CSE3201