CSCE 4200 - Web Search and Information Retrieval

3 hours

Introduction to text-based information retrieval (IR) techniques, i.e. search engines. Examining various IR models such as the Boolean model and vector space model. Study of efficient indexing, processing and querying textual data. Techniques for improving search performance and evaluating systems. Algorithms and information retrieval system implementations.

Prerequisite(s): CSCE 2110 with a grade of C or better.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $52.70