INFO 533 - Web Based Inf Retrieval&Search

Credits: 3

The course covers web-based systems for storing information, indexing methods, and ways in which indices can be searched. Search methods include Boolean, statistical, inference nets, and knowledge-based models. Techniques such as query expansion will be covered, as well as natural language and linguistic methods. Efficient information retrieval can often be performed in a distributed fashion, with a variety of cloud service providers supporting multiple methods. Integration and data fusion will also be covered. Prerequisite: (Can be taken concurrently) INFO 501, INFO 502. Offered at least once every year.