Information retrieval and seeking 1 (5cr)

Code: KD18BTHM01-3007

General information

Enrollment: 24.02.2020 - 30.09.2020; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 31.08.2020 - 13.11.2020; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services

Teachers: Ari Haasio

Course: KD18BTHM01

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

Objective

The student is able to use the main searching tools and use them in different contexts. The student knows the main types of different information sources and memory organizations.

Content

The theoretical framework and foundations of information retrieval. The basic methods of web searching. The main types of information sources. Memory organizations (libraries, archives and museums) in society.

Materials

Haasio, A. 2020. Löydä! Helsinki: Avain.
Haasio, A., Harviainen, J. T. & Savolainen, R. 2019. Joihdatus tiedonhankintatutkimukseen. Helsinki: Avain.
Articles given by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures, demos

Employer connections

Exam schedules

No exam.

International connections

Completion alternatives

Student workload

Luennot ja harjoitukset 40 h, itsenäinen opiskelu 95

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Fair skills and knowledge of the theoretical foundations of information retrieval and use of different information retrieval systems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Good skills and knowledge of the theoretical foundations of information retrieval and use of different information retrieval systems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Excellent skills and knowledge of the theoretical foundations of information retrieval and use of different information retrieval systems.

Qualifications

None