Information Retrieval 2Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: 4A00CU28
Objective
The student knows how key concepts of information retrieval and a deeper theoretical foundations
The student can make use of different databases for search tasks
Content
Databases and their use in information retrieval
Evaluation criteria
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficiently participated in contact studies and completed the assignments included in the course and passed a possible exam
The student is able to describe orally and in writing the key theories of information retrieval the student knows the basic use of different databases
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student’s participation has been active in contact studies and part-time studies
The student is able to use different databases fluently
The student is able to apply information retrieval theories in practice
The student is able to evaluate the strategy and implementation of each piece of information on a situation-by-situation basis
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has actively participated in the course and its various forms of work
The student has a good overall understanding of information retrieval theories and is able to apply them in practice
The student is able to use databases and other search methods fluently and in a versatile way based on the situation
The student is able to make extensive, diverse and strategically well-planned information searches.
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 13.10.2024
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Teachers
- Ari Haasio
Student groups
-
KITI23Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Objective
The student knows how key concepts of information retrieval and a deeper theoretical foundations
The student can make use of different databases for search tasks
Content
Databases and their use in information retrieval
Evaluation criteria
Materials
Given by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Lectures, independent online working, excercises
Student workload
Leuctures & demos 24 h, independent online working 111 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficiently participated in contact studies and completed the assignments included in the course and passed a possible exam
The student is able to describe orally and in writing the key theories of information retrieval the student knows the basic use of different databases
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student’s participation has been active in contact studies and part-time studies
The student is able to use different databases fluently
The student is able to apply information retrieval theories in practice
The student is able to evaluate the strategy and implementation of each piece of information on a situation-by-situation basis
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has actively participated in the course and its various forms of work
The student has a good overall understanding of information retrieval theories and is able to apply them in practice
The student is able to use databases and other search methods fluently and in a versatile way based on the situation
The student is able to make extensive, diverse and strategically well-planned information searches.
Assessment methods and criteria
No exam. The evaluation is based on the points obtained from the tasks. Passing the course requires that at least 50% of the total points have been obtained from the assignments.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Not all assignments were returned and/or the student received less than 50% of the maximum course score.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows how to use the basic searches of the most important search systems and understands the basics of the theoretical questions covered in the course.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student manages the smooth use of the search systems learned in the course and he/she can apply information retrieval theories in practice.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has an excellent command of the search systems learned in the course. His/her way of approaching search tasks is innovative and he/she is excellent at applying information search theories to practice.
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Teachers
- Ari Haasio
Student groups
-
KTDIPL24Kirjasto- ja tietopalvelualan korkeakouludiplomi
Objective
The student knows how key concepts of information retrieval and a deeper theoretical foundations
The student can make use of different databases for search tasks
Content
Databases and their use in information retrieval
Evaluation criteria
Materials
Given by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Online lectures, independent online working
Student workload
Online lectures 10 h, independent online working 140 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficiently participated in contact studies and completed the assignments included in the course and passed a possible exam
The student is able to describe orally and in writing the key theories of information retrieval the student knows the basic use of different databases
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student’s participation has been active in contact studies and part-time studies
The student is able to use different databases fluently
The student is able to apply information retrieval theories in practice
The student is able to evaluate the strategy and implementation of each piece of information on a situation-by-situation basis
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has actively participated in the course and its various forms of work
The student has a good overall understanding of information retrieval theories and is able to apply them in practice
The student is able to use databases and other search methods fluently and in a versatile way based on the situation
The student is able to make extensive, diverse and strategically well-planned information searches.
Assessment methods and criteria
No exam. The evaluation is based on the points obtained from the tasks. Passing the course requires that at least 50% of the total points have been obtained from the assignments.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Not all assignments were returned and/or the student received less than 50% of the maximum course score.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows how to use the basic searches of the most important search systems and understands the basics of the theoretical questions covered in the course.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student manages the smooth use of the search systems learned in the course and he/she can apply information retrieval theories in practice.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has an excellent command of the search systems learned in the course. His/her way of approaching search tasks is innovative and he/she is excellent at applying information search theories to practice.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 29.10.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Teachers
- Ari Haasio
Student groups
-
KITI22
Objective
The student knows how key concepts of information retrieval and a deeper theoretical foundations
The student can make use of different databases for search tasks
Content
Databases and their use in information retrieval
Evaluation criteria
Materials
Given by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Lectures, independent online working, excercises
Student workload
Leuctures & demos 24 h, independent online working 111 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficiently participated in contact studies and completed the assignments included in the course and passed a possible exam
The student is able to describe orally and in writing the key theories of information retrieval the student knows the basic use of different databases
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student’s participation has been active in contact studies and part-time studies
The student is able to use different databases fluently
The student is able to apply information retrieval theories in practice
The student is able to evaluate the strategy and implementation of each piece of information on a situation-by-situation basis
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has actively participated in the course and its various forms of work
The student has a good overall understanding of information retrieval theories and is able to apply them in practice
The student is able to use databases and other search methods fluently and in a versatile way based on the situation
The student is able to make extensive, diverse and strategically well-planned information searches.
Assessment methods and criteria
No exam. The evaluation is based on the points obtained from the tasks. Passing the course requires that at least 50% of the total points have been obtained from the assignments.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Not all assignments were returned and/or the student received less than 50% of the maximum course score.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows how to use the basic searches of the most important search systems and understands the basics of the theoretical questions covered in the course.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student manages the smooth use of the search systems learned in the course and he/she can apply information retrieval theories in practice.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has an excellent command of the search systems learned in the course. His/her way of approaching search tasks is innovative and he/she is excellent at applying information search theories to practice.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Teachers
- Ari Haasio
Student groups
-
KTDIPL23Kirjasto- ja tietopalvelualan korkeakouludiplomi
Objective
The student knows how key concepts of information retrieval and a deeper theoretical foundations
The student can make use of different databases for search tasks
Content
Databases and their use in information retrieval
Evaluation criteria
Materials
Given by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Online lectures, independent online working
Student workload
Online lectures 10 h, independent online working 140 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficiently participated in contact studies and completed the assignments included in the course and passed a possible exam
The student is able to describe orally and in writing the key theories of information retrieval the student knows the basic use of different databases
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student’s participation has been active in contact studies and part-time studies
The student is able to use different databases fluently
The student is able to apply information retrieval theories in practice
The student is able to evaluate the strategy and implementation of each piece of information on a situation-by-situation basis
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has actively participated in the course and its various forms of work
The student has a good overall understanding of information retrieval theories and is able to apply them in practice
The student is able to use databases and other search methods fluently and in a versatile way based on the situation
The student is able to make extensive, diverse and strategically well-planned information searches.
Assessment methods and criteria
No exam. The evaluation is based on the points obtained from the tasks. Passing the course requires that at least 50% of the total points have been obtained from the assignments.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Not all assignments were returned and/or the student received less than 50% of the maximum course score.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows how to use the basic searches of the most important search systems and understands the basics of the theoretical questions covered in the course.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student manages the smooth use of the search systems learned in the course and he/she can apply information retrieval theories in practice.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has an excellent command of the search systems learned in the course. His/her way of approaching search tasks is innovative and he/she is excellent at applying information search theories to practice.
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 13.11.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Teachers
- Ari Haasio
Student groups
-
KITI21
Objective
The student knows how key concepts of information retrieval and a deeper theoretical foundations
The student can make use of different databases for search tasks
Content
Databases and their use in information retrieval
Evaluation criteria
Teaching methods
Lectures, excercises, online excercises & essay
Exam schedules
No exam
Student workload
135 h lectures & online excercises
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has sufficiently participated in contact studies and completed the assignments included in the course and passed a possible exam
The student is able to describe orally and in writing the key theories of information retrieval the student knows the basic use of different databases
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student’s participation has been active in contact studies and part-time studies
The student is able to use different databases fluently
The student is able to apply information retrieval theories in practice
The student is able to evaluate the strategy and implementation of each piece of information on a situation-by-situation basis
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has actively participated in the course and its various forms of work
The student has a good overall understanding of information retrieval theories and is able to apply them in practice
The student is able to use databases and other search methods fluently and in a versatile way based on the situation
The student is able to make extensive, diverse and strategically well-planned information searches.
Assessment methods and criteria
Understanding of information seeking processes & theories and application of media-critical competence in practice. Mastering the search methods and theories as part of the work of a librarian.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student does not master the theoretical descriptions and practical applications of different information acquisition processes.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows the basics of the most important theories of information seeking. Insufficient performance of search tasks in more demanding information searches.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the main theories of information seeking very well, is able to take a critical approach to media acquisition and considers information seeking as a process, being able to apply what he / she has learned to practice.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has an analytical and holistic understanding of different theories of information seeking. He is able to apply what he has learned in many ways to practice. The student knows the various aspects of media literacy and considers things critically. The search for information from different sources is at an excellent level.