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MBIB4140 Metadata and Interoperability Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Metadata og interoperabilitet
Study programme
Library and Information Science, Courses
Master Programme in archival, library and information sciences
Master Programme in archival, library and information sciences – Part-time
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Curriculum
FALL 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

None.

Recommended preliminary courses

In order to take this course, the student must be familiar with the material covered in the bachelor's degree, such as HTML/CSS, databases and XML, as the course builds on this material.

Required preliminary courses

Grade scale A-F.

Learning outcomes

The multiple choice assignment is assessed automatically and is quality assured by an internal examiner.

Teaching and learning methods

The course is organised as a weekly series of seminars. The students can attend the lectures on campus or follow them remotely online

Course requirements

SYKK1200 and SYKP1200 overlap 100 %.

Assessment

The form of assessment is a semester paper. The semester paper can be written individually, in which case its scope shall be approx. 15 pages (35,000 characters including spaces), or it can be written in groups of two or three students, in which case it shall have a scope of approx. 20 pages (46,000 characters including spaces). Font and font size: Arial / Calibri 12pkt. Line spacing: 1.5.

If the semester paper is done as a group, everyone in the group must sit for a new / postponed exam if not passed.Candidates who do not receive a passing grade on the semester paper can resubmit the paper once.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All written aids are allowed as long as the source reference rules are followed.

Grading scale

Grade scale A to F

Examiners

All exam papers are graded by one internal and one external examiner.

Admission requirements

This course deals with central theoretical and methodological issues relating to power and inequality in developing countries.

Course contact person

David Massey