2010 Course Handbook
MSM820: Museum Studies and Information Management
This unit centres on museum issues such as: the philosophy of information organisation and the role of museums; the collection, preservation and provision of access to materials; mushrooming of stored knowledge related to digital storage of data; image capture, written materials, links to other sites; social and political background to information storage; copyright issues; web based presentations and case studies. Assignments will include web-based exercises, research essays, practical exercises and experience with information management systems. This unit does not count for credit with ELS/MSM202.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: 2-3 April; 21-22 May) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Andrew Simpson |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | ELS202, ELS820, MSM202 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Environment and Geography Faculty of Science |