This course will examine the design, implementation, usage, and
evaluation of information retrieval systems. We will focus on the
underlying retrieval models, algorithms, and system implementations. We
will learn how effective information search and retrieval is
interrelated with the organization and description of information to be
retrieved. We will also study more advanced topics in intelligent
information retrieval, particularly as related to distributed IR on the
World Wide Web, including techniques and systems for information
integration, categorization, and filtering. Throughout the course,
current literature from the viewpoints of both research and practical
retrieval technologies both on and off the World Wide Web will be
examined.
