2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
COMP3725 Knowledge Enriched Information Systems
10 creditsClass Size: 85
Module manager: Dr Vania Dimitrova
Email: v.g.dimitrova@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisites
| COMP2448 | Information Systems and Databases |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- develop an appreciation of the basics of widely used knowledge representation and reasoning techniques and how these can be applied to enrich information systems;
- understand the main principles and techniques used in semantic web applications.
Learning outcomes
1. Familiarity with knowledge enriched web systems and the main technologies used in such systems.
2. Practical experience of applying ontology engineering methodology in a specific context.
3. Experience of using modelling tools.
4. Understanding of the role knowledge enrichment can play in information systems.
Skills outcomes
Knowledge modelling and coding;
Use of innovative tools;
Data query with SPARQL.
Syllabus
1. Ontological modelling
- core material: capturing and representing knowledge (which includes standard languages, such as RDF and OWL; )
- applications: medical ontologies, topographic ontologies, modelling business processes; possible use of ROO tool for building ontologies
2. Data integration and interoperability
- core material: interoperability and data integration via ontologies applications.
3. Data linking and querying
- core material: representing and reasoning about semantic data; linked data principles and Web of data
4. Multiple perspectives and contexts
- core material: semantic augmentation; modelling context; personalisation and multi-perspective interaction with data.
5. Practical examples of knowledge-enriched information systems.
- core material: Practical examples of knowledge-enriched information systems based on research projects and industrial collaboration.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lectures | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 76.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Taught session preparation: 20 hoursTaught session follow-up: 20 hours
Self-directed study: 13 hours
assessment activities: 23 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance and formative assessment.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Practical task & report | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
This module is re-assessed by exam only.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Open Book exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
This module is re-assessed by exam only.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 05/11/2015
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