COM S 430: Information Retrieval

Cross-Listing: COM S 430 ( parent)

This course studies the methods used to search for and discover information in large-scale systems. The emphasis is on information retrieval applied to textual materials, but there is some discussion of other formats. The course includes techniques for searching, browsing and filtering information, and the use of classification systems and thesauruses. The techniques are illustrated with examples from web searching and digital libraries.

Offered: Fall only

Prerequisites: COM S/ENGRD 211 or equivalent

Grade options: Letter or S/U

Credit hours: 3

Recent offerings:

• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs430/2007fa
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• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs430/2006fa
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• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs430/2005fa
  • Bill Arms