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Postgraduate Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module COMP40215: INFORMATION SEARCH ON THE WWW
Department: Computer Science
COMP40215: INFORMATION SEARCH ON THE WWW
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2007/2008 | Durham |
Tied To
- G5K209 and G5K109: (programme not found)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- The purpose of this module is to study how software dependability can be used to improve software for the internet.
Content
- Information retrieval
- web searching
- web-page algorithms
- search engines
- page ranks, hubs and authorities
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- To have specialist knowledge of the algorithmic issues underlying web search
- To have specialist knowledge of the differences between classical information retrieval and information retrieval on the WWW
- To successfully evaluate different strategies relating to search, indexing and retrieval
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lecturing provides specialist subject information and the application of the theory to practical examples. Problem classes through practicals provide assessment (both formative and summative) to guide students in the correct development of their knowledge and skills. Tutorials provide active engagement and feedback to the learning process.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 4 | 1 hour | 4 | ||
| Lectures | 6 | Over first 2 weeks | 2 hours | 12 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 134 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% | Coursework | 2500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
A formative assignment will be given in the second week of the module (500-1000 words).
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.