This couse covers basic and advanced techniques for text-based information systems. Students explore efficient text indexing; Boolean and vector space retrieval models; evaluation and interface issues; Web search including crawling, link-based algorithms, and Web metadata; text/Web clustering, classification; and text mining.
Information Retrieval and Web Search
CS276
Delivery Options: Online, At Stanford
Course Description
Topics Include
- Classification algorithms
- Latent semantic indexing
- Taxonomy induction
- Cluster labeling
- Web search engines including crawling and indexing
- Link-based algorithms
- Web metadata
Assignments & Grading
In addition to the midterm and final, there are two written problem sets and two programming-based practical exercises.
Problem sets (2) - 20%
Programming exercises (2) 10% + 20% = 30%
Midterm - 20%
Final - 30%
Degrees and Certificates
Prerequisite(s)
CS 107, CS 109, and CS 161.
Recommended
We highly recommend watching the course preview to ensure you have the requisite background and understand the scope of material covered.
Primary Faculty
Christopher Manning
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Linquistics
Stanford University School of Engineering
COURSE SECTION
CS276 - 004 Online, At Stanford Enrollment Closed Autumn 2009-10
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Thu | Sep 15 to Dec 10, 2009 | 4:15PM to 5:30PM | Online |
Computer Science Department Requirement
Students taking graduate courses in Computer Science must enroll for the maximum number of units and maintain a B or better in each course in order to continue taking courses under the Non Degree Option.
Non Degree Option
Note: Enrolling in this course for credit under the Non Degree Option requires an approved application. If you do not already have an approved application on record, the application will be presented to you as part of the checkout process. If your application is denied, tuition and fees for the course will be refunded.
Textbooks/Course Materials
Students enrolled in a graduate course for credit are required to complete homework assignments, projects, and take exams as required of all students during the 10-week quarter. Information regarding textbooks and materials is usually covered in the first lecture and may also be found on the course Web site.