CM2203: Informatics
School | Cardiff School of Computer Science and Informatics |
Department Code | COMSC |
Module Code | CM2203 |
External Subject Code | 100370 |
Number of Credits | 10 |
Level | L5 |
Language of Delivery | English |
Module Leader | Dr Sylwia Polberg-Riener |
Semester | Spring Semester |
Academic Year | 2020/1 |
Outline Description of Module
The aim of this module is to provide a unified understanding of the role of information systems and semantic web technology in coordinating information exchange. Coverage includes information modelling for open systems (including the Web), information querying and transformation and quality assurance, and informatics for application domains (including open linked data and bioinformatics or business informatics).
On completion of the module a student should be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding of how information is captured, shared and exploited in organisations
- Analyse and critically evaluate existing definitions techniques for querying, transforming and assuring quality of information
- Relate knowledge to individual application domains
How the module will be delivered
Modules will be delivered through blended learning. You will be guided through learning activities appropriate to your module, which may include: • on-line resources that you work through at your own pace (e.g. videos, web resources, e-books, quizzes), • on-line interactive sessions to work with other students and staff (e.g. discussions, live streaming of presentations, live-coding, team meetings) • face to face small group sessions (e.g. help classes, feedback sessions)
Skills that will be practised and developed
A. Creating and applying information models for information capture, sharing and reuse
B. Using information query, transformation and quality assurance tools
C. Ability to choose approaches appropriate to particular domains
How the module will be assessed
A blend of assessment types which may include coursework and portfolio assessments, class tests, and/or formal examinations.
Assessment Breakdown
Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
---|---|---|---|
Portfolio | 40 | Informatics For Practical Application | N/A |
Class Test | 60 | Class Test | N/A |
Syllabus content
Information modelling for open systems
Markup formats
Semantic data models
Ontologies, taxonomies and folksonomies
Information querying, transformation and workflow
Web information architecture (data linking)
Queries, rules, stylesheets for information transformation and publishing
Information-driven workflow, including information assurance and security policies
Informatics for application domains, including topics such as (Open) linked data, bioinformatics or business informatics
Essential Reading and Resource List
Materials will be provided online, as a broad range of topics is covered.
Background Reading and Resource List
Moller A, Schwartzbach M (2006) An Introduction to XML and Web Technologies. Addison Wesley
Hebeler J., Fisher M., Blace R., Perez-Lopez A. (2009) Semantic Web Programming. John Wiley & Sons Inc
(Optional) Vickery G.; Wunsch-Vincent S. (2007) Participative Web and User-Created Content: Web 2.0, Wikis and Social Networking. Organisation