Knowledge organisation systems Field of study: Information Architecture
Programme code: W1-S1AI19.2023

Module name: Knowledge organisation systems
Module code: W1-AI-S1-SOW03
Programme code: W1-S1AI19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims for students to acquire knowledge of knowledge organization systems (SOWs). As part of the module, students become familiar with the different ways of organizing knowledge in SOWs and learn about the different types of these systems. They also acquire skills in analyzing systems' functioning, design, and evaluation.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student has a structured knowledge of knowledge organization systems (SOW). They know the methods of representation, organization, and sharing of knowledge in these systems. [SOW03_1]
 K_W05 [4/5]
The student can fundamentally analyze the functioning and evaluation of existing SOWs. They can interpret the processes of different types of systems (classification schemes, categorization systems, taxonomies) and their impact on information services. [SOW03_2]
 K_U05 [3/5]
The student can design a simple knowledge organization system (including: developing a dictionary fragment, mapping semantic relations, developing indexing instructions, and discussing the range of applications and pragmatics. [SOW03_3]
 K_U05 [4/5] K_K02 [3/5]
The student is aware of the dynamics of change in the SOW and its impact on the information environment. Is open to new ideas and technologies, including SOW used in the semantic web project. [SOW03_4]
 K_K03 [3/5] K_K04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [SOW03_fs_1] 15 Monographic lecture [a02]  exam SOW03_1
practical classes [SOW03_fs_2] 30 Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work SOW03_2 SOW03_3 SOW03_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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