More specifically, on completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
* present and describe the various channels of communication in the sciences and in research and the importance of each,
* use the most important databases within his or her area of study, as well as other electronic and print sources of information,
- for both simple and complex searches,
- using a wide variety of user interfaces, including those with which the student has no prior experience,
* navigate through the major computer-based catalogues in international public libraries as well as the major bibliographic networks, in order to best utilise these and other library resources,
* when necessary, obtain documents through sources other than the library,
* write a scientific report in Swedish within a field of technology, and
* critically assess the source, content and reliability of information which is retrieved.
LI111N Information Retrieval for Scientists and Engineers 6.0 credits
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Course syllabus LI111N (Autumn 2010–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
* critically analyse and formulate his or her information needs,
* select - from several alternatives - the most effective way of satisfying those needs, and
* write scientific reports in Swedish.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
For students on individual courses, our core requirements are completed upper secondary/high school education.
Literature
Course literature is listed in the description of the course available in Bilda, as well as on the Internet, and includes:
* "VÄGAR TILL VETENSKAPLIG INFORMATION" by E Kihlén, A Lantz 3:e Rev Uppl, 2005
* "Into Info", a system of programs for learning about how to obtain and handle information in engineering, science and medicine
* "Informationssökningens när? var? hur?", KTHB’s introduction to information searching.
* Handouts.
* TNC's "Skrivregler för svenska och engelska", ISBN 91-7196-100-3
Examination and completion
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercise, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LIT1 - Literature Study, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
A pass mark requires
1. Satisfactory results in exercises and assignments,
2. Satisfactory presentation of searches carried out in an area chosen by the student,
3. Participation in the four discussions which form part of certain course modules, and
4. Satisfactory results in the report-writing module.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.