E-documents and Records management TMIS 4312

Course description:

This course discusses the electronic document management issues such as the components, processes, and systems. The course will cover these topics and issues: Documents computing: e-documents management technologies; appropriate processing for creating; Accessing and publishing documents; descriptions of the nature of documents; their components and structure; and how they can be represented; how documents are used and controlled. In addition, it provides concepts of recordkeeping requirements and systems, electronic records classification and retention, strategies and tools for managing structured, unstructured, and Web-based information as records, and archival management of electronic records.

Course Aims:

This course aims to enable the students to:
  • Understand the principles and the of electronic document management.
  • Understand the principles and the concepts of the security of electronic document. management systems and identify the security levels.
  • Understand the components of electronic document management systems.
  • Understand the process to create electronic document management systems.
  • Define the components of electronic document management systems practically.

Course outcomes:

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Articulate what records are in paper and electronic environments.
  • Observe and analyze why people and organizations create and keep records.
  • Familiarize with requirements and standards for electronic record keeping.
  • Demonstrate expertise in conducting functional analysis of records.
  • Create small-scale records classification and retention plans.
  • Develop skills to evaluate and recommend electronic records management solutions based on records management principles and best practices.
  • Understand the relationship of electronic records management to electronic records archives and digital preservation.   
  • Use the software of electronic document management systems for business need.
  • Use the electronic document management systems practically.
  • Build an electronic document management system for special purpose.