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57146 Organising Information

8cp
Graduate subject – Information and Knowledge Management – 400 level
Subject coordinator: Dr Gobinda Chowdhury

This subject explores the interrelationship between processes and principles of information/knowledge organisation and information access. Students learn advanced skills of information organisation and apply them to the design and development of a database created in response to particular client requirements. The subject covers topics such as database structures, content analysis, indexing, abstracting, classifying, content management, architecture and metadata creation. The major project involves database creation and usability testing.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,900.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

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