Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Knowledge Organisation | |||
| Reference | CBM623 | Version | 1 |
| Created | January 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | March 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to evaluate the techniques of representation and organisation of recorded knowledge and to apply them in a professional environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically assess the efficiency of a variety of Knowledge Organisation Systems (KOS) in a multicultural and multidisciplary environment. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Apply the principles of Knowledge Organisation critically to the construction of a faceted thesaurus. |
| 4 | Appraise and discuss current issues in Knowledge Organisation and the contribution of current research to addressing them. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| 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; introduction to Knowledge Architecture; metadata; internet resource description; user interface. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, seminars, groupworks, laboratories, tutorials and directed independent learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 68 | 35 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 82 | 115 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Individual Portfolio Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | AITCHISON, J., GILCHRIST, A. and BAWDEN, D., 2000. Thesaurus construction and use: a practical manual. 4th ed. London: Europa Publications. |
| 2 | BROUGHTON, V., 2006. Essential thesaurus construction. London: Facet Publishing. |
| 3 | CHATTERJEE, A., 2016. Elements of Information Organization and Dissemination.. London: Elsevier. |
| 4 | DE KEYSER, P., 2012. Indexing: from thesauri to the semantic web. Oxford: Chandos. |
| 5 | LAMBE, P., 2007 Organising knowledge: taxonomies, knowledge and organisational effectiveness. Oxford: Chandos Publishing. |
| 6 | ROWLEY, J. and HARTLEY, R., 2008. Organizing knowledge. 4th ed. Aldershot: Ashgate. |
| 7 | TAYLOR, A.G. and JOUDREY, D., 2009. The organization of information. 3rd ed. Westport, CO: Libraries Unlimited. |
| 8 | SMIRAGLIA, P., 2015. Domain analysis for knowledge organization : tools for ontology extraction Waldham, MA: Chandos |