Basics of representation and organization of information Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2024

Module name: Basics of representation and organization of information
Module code: W1-BN-S1-PRIO03
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
In this module, students will become acquainted with the issues of representation and organization of information and knowledge, including concepts, methods, processes, and tools for ensuring effective access to information in various information systems. Students will learn about the structure, functions, and pragmatics of knowledge organization systems—including information retrieval languages—against the background of their typical applications and will learn to design such tools. The knowledge and skills included in the course content are presented in a broad context of information processes, including as a prelude to the processing of library collections and other information resources.
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]
student zna koncepcje, metody i narzędzia reprezentacji i organizacji informacji i wiedzy oraz rozumie ich znaczenie dla efektywnego zarządzania procesami informacyjnymi [PRIO03​_1]
 K_W04 [3/5] K_W05 [4/5]
student potrafi dokonać analizy struktury, funkcjonalności i pragmatyki typowych systemów organizacji wiedzy (w tym języków informacyjno-wyszukiwawczych) [PRIO03​_2]
 K_U08 [3/5]
student zna założenia metodyki projektowania narzędzi służących organizacji informacji; potrafi zaprojektować prosty system organizacji wiedzy (w tym: opracować fragment słownika, odwzorować relacje semantyczne, podać instrukcję indeksowania, omówić zakres zastosowań i pragmatykę) [PRIO03​_3]
 K_U05 [4/5]
student dostrzega problemy natury językowej związane z reprezentacją i organizacją dostępu do informacji oraz potrafi analizować te zagadnienia w kontekście rozwoju technologii informacyjno-komunikacyjnych [PRIO03​_4]
 K_W04 [3/5] K_K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [PRIO03_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam PRIO03​_1 PRIO03​_4
laboratory classes [PRIO03_fs_2] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work PRIO03​_1 PRIO03​_2 PRIO03​_3 PRIO03​_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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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