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LIS 9701L-650 (Summer 2022)   Information Retrieval: Research and Practice

Instructor: T. Asubiaro

Course Description
Introduction to the advanced principles and theory of information retrieval. Effective search strategies. Evaluation of the capabilities and limitations of information retrieval systems and models and the scope and accessibility of conventional and open access bibliographic and non-bibliographic repositories. Current issues and research. 

Course Syllabi for LIS 9701L-650 (Summer 2022)
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Prerequisites: MLIS 9002, 9003

0.5 course

Mandatory weekly synchronous sessions – Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Program Content Areas
Information and Communication Technology

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of readings, assignments and class participation, students will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate an understanding of selected information retrieval concepts, theories, and models (Program-Level Learning Outcomes 6, 8). 

2. Demonstrate expertise in the planning and developing of effective search strategies for information retrieval (Program-Level Learning Outcome 8).
  
3. Demonstrate requisite skills to critically evaluate the capabilities and limitations of information retrieval systems and models (Program-Level Learning Outcomes 4, 6, 8).
  
4. Demonstrate requisite skills to critically evaluate the scope and accessibility of conventional and open access bibliographic and non-bibliographic repositories (Program- Level Learning Outcomes 3, 8).

5. Identify, analyze, and discuss current issues and research as well as future developments in information retrieval (Program-Level Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 5).
MLIS Program Level Learning Outcomes
MLIS Program Goals and Objectives

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