Topics In Description and Metadata: Theories and Applications of Metadata

Program: MSIS/PhD

Catalog Description

Introduction to the theoretical foundations, history, principles, and research surrounding the representation of information, digital collections, and data with metadata, with emphasis on concepts of standardization, infrastructure, formats, and exchange. Major topics will include metadata types, value and content standards, formats, data interchange standards and protocols. The course introduces participants to the examination and analysis surrounding issues of effectiveness, economics, values and audience surrounding different types of metadata applications. Provides background for further studies in information organization, preservation, and database management.

Prerequisites

Graduate standing.

Current and Upcoming Classes for this Course

No upcoming classes are scheduled for this course.

Past Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 384M: Topics In Description and Metadata: Theories and Applications of Metadata

Syllabus

Spring Term 2025
  • Thursday
  • 12:30 PM
  • 3:30 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.502
INF 384M: Topics In Description and Metadata: Theories and Applications of Metadata

Syllabus

Fall Term 2023
  • Wednesday
  • 3:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.502
INF 384M: Topics In Description and Metadata: Theories and Applications of Metadata

Syllabus

Spring Term 2023
  • Thursday
  • 12:30 PM
  • 3:30 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.212