Research Topics in Recommender Systems
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn, Spring
- Course code
- INFO345
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about the central concepts behind recommender systems
- has broad knowledge about state-of-the-art recommender system algorithms
- has extensive knowledge about how to efficiently evaluate recommender systems
- has knowledge about the current research trends in recommender systems
Skills
The candidate
- is able to implement state-of-the-art recommender system algorithms
- can develop their own recommender system
- is able to deploy HCI and machine learning routines to evaluate recommender systems
- is able to teach laymen about how recommender systems work
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
- Assignments throughout the semester which must be completed and approved.
- Participation at 80% of course seminars.
Compulsory requirements are only valid the semester they are approved.
Forms of Assessment
- Individual written school exam (30%)
- Practical group assignment project (70%)
Both the exam and the assignment paper must be done in the teaching semester.
The exam assignment will be given in the language of instruction in the course.
The exam answer must be submitted in the same language as the exam assignment.
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Assessment in teaching semester.
Retake exam
School exam:
A retake exam is arranged for students with valid absence according to UiBs study regulations § 5-5.If there is a retake exam for students valid absence, students with the following results/absences can register for the exam:
- Interruption during the exam
- Fail/failed
Students can register themselves in Studentweb after January 15/August 1
Group assignment:
Students with valid absence as defined in the UiB regulations § 5-5 can apply for an extended submission deadline to eksamen.infomedia@uib.no. The application must be submitted before the deadline for submission has expired.