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Overview
The Knowledge Organisation course at Robert Gordon University deals with organising the knowledge recorded in documents, i.e. information.
Students will create tools (e.g. indexes, classification systems, controlled vocabularies) to support the retrieval of information from traditional (library shelves) and contemporary (databases, the web) storage devices.
Outcomes
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
- Critically assess the efficiency of a variety of Knowledge Organisation Systems (KOS) in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- Critically evaluate the contribution of a range of indexing techniques to provide enhanced subject representation and controlled access to relevant information in an on-line environment.
- Apply the principles of Knowledge Organisation critically to the construction of a faceted thesaurus.
- Appraise and discuss current issues in Knowledge Organisation and the contribution of current research to addressing them.
Programme Structure
Topics include:- Domain analysis
- Concept mapping
- Semantic and syntactic relationships
- Principles of classification construction
- Facet analysis
- Vocabulary control
- Thesaurus construction
- Subject analysis
- Abstracting and indexing principles
- Citation indexing
- Ontologies
- Knowledge architecture
- Metadata
- Internet resource description
- User interface
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is ideal for students who possess an undergraduate honours degree in any discipline.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents1380 GBP / full≈ 1380 GBP / full
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