Module 553010
Social Media & Web Science (WS 2013/2014)

Exam

As of summer semester 2013 the exam as well as re-exams are in writing. All materials made of paper are permitted.

Announcements

Lecturer

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Gaedke

professor

Room: 1/B319

Phone: +49 371 531 25530

Fax: +49 371 531 25539

Email: gaedke@informatik.tu-chemnitz.de

Conduct

The lecture Social Media & Web Science is typically offered in the winter semester.
SWS (L/T/S/P): 2/2/0/0

Social media and social networks in the sense of cross-border networks change our perception of communication structures and induce social, economic and political changes. The communication infrastructure has dramatically changed on a regional, national and global levels over the past two decades. What about today? Do social media and networks constitute a chance for all communicative processes? How can one derive new applications from the mass of data and inter-connections, which are already available on the Web and keep steadily increasing via Social Media? What is the potential in the observation of these developments, and how can they be taken under control? The module starts off by covering the basic aspects of social networks and social media as well as web science. Thereby, the addressed questions play an important role. The topic conveyed include architectural aspects, system theory and emergence-related phenomena such as self-organisation. Furthermore, technologies, frameworks and standards, such as protocols and relevant ontologies will be covered. Moreover, current trends and issues in those areas will be investigated in-depth by means of related research literature and discussions.

Qualification Objectives

Overview of the fundamental questions and problems in the areas of social media and web science
Understanding of the emergence phenomena; standards, protocols, ontologies as well as approaches, models, technologies, principles and tools to work with and use social media and web science

Prerequisites (Recommended)

Computer Networks
Software Service Enginnering
XML

Semester Recommendation

Diploma Computer Science

(expiring course)

Diploma Applied Computer Science

(expiring course)

Master Computer Science with winter semester study entry

Master Computer Science with summer semester study entry

Master Data & Web Engineering

Master Parallel and Distributed Systems with winter semester study entry

Master Parallel and Distributed Systems with summer semester study entry

Master Automotive Software Engineering with winter semester study entry

Master Automotive Software Engineering with summer semester study entry

Master Intelligent Media and Virtual Reality with winter semester study entry

Master Intelligent Media and Virtual Reality with summer semester study entry

Schedule

Lecture:
Tuesday, 09:15 - 10:45,
1/367a

Tutorial:
Thursday, 13:45 - 15:15,
1/B006
The tutorial will be held in an alternative way. The date will be announced during the lecture and on the homepage.

Schedule in iCal format

Material

Lecture Slides

Module 553010 Social Media & Web Science (WS 2013/2014)