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COMP7420 Electronic Data Management

Offered By School of Computer Science
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Computer Science
Offered in Summer Session, 2010 and Summer Session, 2011
Unit Value 3 units
Course Description

This course introduces two topics: metadata and data management (digital library, electronic document management). The use of web technology for practical e-commerce and e-publishing applications is emphasized using case studies drawing on the lecturer's experience.

Identifying steps that can be taken to accelerate the uptake of electronic documents by government, in conjunction with small and medium-sized enterprises, this course enables the participant to learn practical skills for incorporating e-commerce into their organization.

The focus is on document representation, knowledge discovery, storage and retrieval. The areas covered include requirements, XML, XHTML, HTML metadata, data management.

More information is on the course webpage: http://cs.anu.edu.au/courses/COMP7420/.

This course is offered subject to sufficient enrolments.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:

  1. Describe EDM and its requirements (SFIA Level 6).
  2. Describe the use of metadata  (SFIA Level 3).
  3. Describe how digital libraries and electronic document management work  (SFIA Level 5).
Indicative Assessment
  • 10% Online quizzes
  • 20% Online Discussion/ In-class participation/ Learning Journal
  • 40% Exam
  • 30% Case studies project
Course Classification(s) TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest Business Information Systems, Computer Science, and Information Technology
Eligibility

An undergraduate degree

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Consent Required Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course.
Technology Requirements

Access to computer and internet

Academic Contact tomw@cs.anu.edu.au

The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.

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