COMP3009J Information Retrieval

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module introduces to the concepts of Information Retrieval (IR). Students will encounter various techniques used in IR and means of evaluating their performance. They will also gain an exposure to the practical design of large-scale IR systems that are commonly used in the web search domain. Students are encouraged to reflect on the tradeoffs inherent in the choice of any IR strategy, in addition to the analysis of the findings of diverse evaluation metrics. Beyond the traditional IR mechanisms and strategies, focus will also be on modern applications and aspects of IR research.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to contrast individual IR algorithms; implement various IR strategies; compare the performance of IR techniques through the use of evaluation metrics; describe and implement the various search strategies employed by commercial search engines; and demonstrate an understanding of modern challenges in the IR research domain.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30

Practical

24

Autonomous Student Learning

74

Total

128

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, Laboratory Worksheets, Take-home Assignments. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Multiple Choice Quizzes Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

Continuous Assessment: Programming Assignment Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

Examination: End-of-trimester closed-book exam. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

50


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Mr Congcong Wang Tutor
Gechuan Zhang Tutor