This introduction to information retrieval will explore important search techniques including query optimization and text classification. Become familiarized with basic and advanced techniques for text-based information systems. Expand your knowledge of web search engines and apply important text clustering, classification and mining properties to your own search and retrieval efforts.
Topics Include
- Classification algorithms
- Latent semantic indexing
- Taxonomy induction
- Link-based algorithms
- Web metadata
Grading
- Problem sets(2)- 20%
- Programming exercises(2)- 10% + 20% = 30%
- Midterm- 20%
- Final- 30%
