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Information retrieval and seeking 1 (5cr)

Code: KD18BTHM01-3002

General information


Enrollment
02.08.2017 - 30.09.2017
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.09.2017 - 31.12.2017
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Teachers
Paula Isoaho
Ari Haasio
Course
KD18BTHM01

Evaluation scale

1-5

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. Löydä! Avain 2015. - Alaterä, Anu & Halttunen, Kai: Tiedonhaun perusteet -osa lukutaitoa. BTJ 2001. Muu Opettajan antama materiaali.

Teaching methods

E-learning, demos and lectures

Employer connections

None

Student workload

Lectures 24 h, demos 24 h, individual work 66 h

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

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