Fundamentals Of Business Information Storage And Retrieval

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, student should be able to: 1 display understanding of the basic terminology and components in information storage and retrieval systems; 2 develop a vocabulary and expertise for thinking critically about the problems inherent in treating information; 3 describe the unique features of Internet-based information retrieval; · 4 describe current trends in information retrieval such as information visualization; 5 exhibit talent on information retrieval as a scientific field of research by applying the most common methods of information retrieval experimentation and evaluation; and 6 utilize internet effectively for the purpose of data retrieval and usage. This course focuses on the theory and concepts of information retrieval system. It introduces the basic principles of information storage, processing, and retrieval, query structure and its characteristics, the representation of documents and other objects within an information system. Internal matching mechanisms. Document analysis. User’s perspective. Retrieval effectiveness measure. Alternative retrieval techniques. Output presentation. Data file structures. Visualization of information. The internet search engine. Discussion of current research trends in the field.