Subject description

The subject describes issues in using IT to support knowledge sharing and reuse. Challenges in representing and sharing knowledge in the context of knowledge systems are studied. Additional challenges in heterogeneous health IT environments are also examined. The subject presents systemic approaches for knowledge engineering via a contemporary Web and … For more content click the Read More button below.

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ISIT219 - Knowledge and Information Engineering

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Contact Hours:2 hr lecture and 1 hr computer lab

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Summarise the main challenges in representing and sharing knowledge in relevant domain e.g. healthcare, business
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Evaluate the organisational and technical issues associated with information management and knowledge engineering and propose solutions.
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Analyse heterogeneity challenges in dealing with distributed knowledge sources.
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Analyse and apply knowledge engineering approaches appropriate to different domain.
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Apply knowledge engineering technologies to manage, design or develop web-based solutions.

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