IS531

IS531 - DOCUMENT STORAGE & RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS
The objective of the course is to introduce students to the theoretical underpinnings of information retrieval (IR), an active and rapid growing branch of applied computational science.  Main topics of the course include document representation, document indexing, digital information storage, retrieval, and distribution.  Emphasis is given to application of IR theories and practices to web indexing and web search engines.  Specifically, this course will help students

• to identify basic theories and analysis tools as they apply to information retrieval
• to develop understanding of problems and potentials of current IR systems
• to learn and appreciate different retrieval algorithms and systems
• to apply various indexing, matching, organizing, and evaluating methods to IR problems
• to become aware of current experimental and theoretical IR research