Course: Information Management Methods

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Course title Information Management Methods
Course code KMI/YIMM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Remeš Radim, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vocetková Klára, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Fiala Jan, RNDr. et PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1 - The concept of information, information sources 2 - Primary and secondary information sources 3 - On-line library catalogues 4 - Bibliography databases 5 - Citing information resources 6 - The validity of information, plagiarism, the Internet 7 - Completing graphical materials 8 - Simple sound management 9 - Simple video management 10 - The structure of scientific publication 11 - Preparing the bachelor thesis. 12 - Specifics of oral presentation 13 - Preparing an oral presentation

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The course is targeted at the practical utilisation of information technologies with an emphasis on scientific work. It consists of three parts, characterized as searching, management and presentation of information. The student will complete partial homework assignments. An e-learning environment is exploited throughout the course.
The student is oriented in an e-learning environment. He/she will perform practical skills in the area of searching, management and presentation of information: citation norms, bibliography databases, simple management of graphical, audio and video materials, preparation of scientific texts, basic principles of oral presentation.
Prerequisites
The course has no prerequisities.

Assessment methods and criteria
Analysis of student's work activities (technical works)

Completing cca 10 partial projects in an e-learning environment. Final presentation.
Recommended literature
  • ISO. International Standard ISO 690. 2012.
  • Lamont, I. Google Blogger For Small Businesses In 30 Minutes. New York, 2014.
  • REYNOLDS, G. W. Ethics in information technology. Boston, 201. ISBN 11-115-3413-6.
  • Smith, J., Joost, R. GIMP for Absolute Beginners. Boston, 2012.


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