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Introduction to Ontology
The [http://ncor.us National Center for Ontological Research], [http://bioontology.org National Center for Biomedical Ontology] and the University at Buffalo [http://www.philosophy.buffalo.edu/ Department of Philosophy] are sponsoring a two-day ontology training event to be held in Buffalo, NY on October 10-11, 2009. The course will be made up of lectures given by Barry Smith accompanied by highly interactive discussions. It is designed to be of interest to both philosophers and those with a background in computer and information science. No prior knowledge of ontology is presupposed.


The [http://ncor.us National Center for Ontological Research], [http://bioontology.org National Center for Biomedical Ontology] and the University at Buffalo Department of Philosophy are sponsoring a two-day training event to be held in Buffalo, NY on October 10-11, 2000. 
== Streaming video now available [http://ontology.buffalo.edu/smith/IntroOntology_Course.html here] ==


This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to ontology. It will provide an introductory survey of principles and methods, and an overview of current developments and best practices in ontology. No prior knowledge of ontology is presupposed. All sessions will be highly interactive and designed to be of interest to both philosophers and those with a background in computer and information science.
== Program: From Aristotle to the Universal Core ==
 
== Draft Program ==
   
   
'''Saturday, October 10'''
'''Saturday, October 10'''


9.00am Continental Breakfast
*9.00am Continental Breakfast
9.30am-12.30pm
*9.30am '''Ontology as a Branch of Philosophy'''
:1. Ontology as a Branch of Philosophy
*11am Coffee
:2. Formal Ontology and Formal Logic
*11.15am '''Ontology and Logic'''
 
*12.45pm Lunch
1.30pm-5.30pm
*1.30pm '''The Ontology of Social Reality'''
:3. Substances, Attributes and Universals
*3.00pm Coffee
:4. Why I Am No Longer a Philosopher
*3.15pm '''Why I Am No Longer a Philosopher (or: Ontology Leaving the Mother Ship of Philosophy)'''


'''Sunday, October 11'''
'''Sunday, October 11'''


9.00am  Continental Breakfast
*9.00am  Continental Breakfast
9.30am  Ontology as a Branch of Computer Science
*9.30am  '''Ontology as a Branch of Computer Science'''
10.30am Coffee
*10.30am Coffee
11.00am Ontology and the Semantic Web
*11.00am '''Ontology and the Semantic Web'''
*12.45pm Lunch
*1.30pm '''Towards a Standard Upper Level Ontology'''
*3.00pm Coffee
*3.15pm '''[http://www.ucore.gov The Universal Core]: Ontology and the US Federal Government Data Integration Initiative'''


== Logistics ==


1.30pm-5.30pm
The venue will be the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, NY 14268. For directions and details of local hotels see [[Venue and Hotels | here]].
:7. Towards an International Standard Upper Level Ontology
:8. The Universal Core: Ontology and Data Integration 


The venue will be Center for Inquiry on Sweet Home Road. Lunches will be provided free of charge to all participants.
A registration fee of $75 will be charged to non-UB participants to cover cost of breakfasts, coffee and lunches. For details write to [mailto:phismith@buffalo.edu Barry Smith].


- Further details will be posted here.  
Information for UB participants, both students and faculty, is available [[UB Participants | here]].


==Reading==  
==Reading==  
      
      
- For prelimary reading consult [http://ontology.buffalo.edu/smith]. + General Introduction to Ontology 
For prelimary reading consult [http://ontology.buffalo.edu/smith/articles/ontologies.htm]  
[http://ontology.buffalo.edu/smith/articles/ontology_pic.pdf]
   
- To register interest in participating please send an email to ontology@buffalo.edu. + Video: How to Build an Ontology (with a Case Study on Clinical Trial Ontology)
[http://ontology.buffalo.edu/smith/articles/ontologies.htm]
   
- '''For University at Buffal students'''
 
More Videos and Audios:
 
[http://www.bioontology.org/wiki/index.php/Dissemination_Wiki#Ontology_Training:_Video_and_Audio_Presentations]  
      
      
- This course will serve as an upper-level undergraduate or introductory graduate course in the University at Buffalo (PHI 531). UB students can register by writing to phismith@buffalo.edu.
Relevant video and audio material is available at [http://www.bioontology.org/wiki/index.php/Dissemination_Wiki#Ontology_Training:_Video_and_Audio_Presentations]

Latest revision as of 17:27, 27 October 2010

The National Center for Ontological Research, National Center for Biomedical Ontology and the University at Buffalo Department of Philosophy are sponsoring a two-day ontology training event to be held in Buffalo, NY on October 10-11, 2009. The course will be made up of lectures given by Barry Smith accompanied by highly interactive discussions. It is designed to be of interest to both philosophers and those with a background in computer and information science. No prior knowledge of ontology is presupposed.

Streaming video now available here

Program: From Aristotle to the Universal Core

Saturday, October 10

  • 9.00am Continental Breakfast
  • 9.30am Ontology as a Branch of Philosophy
  • 11am Coffee
  • 11.15am Ontology and Logic
  • 12.45pm Lunch
  • 1.30pm The Ontology of Social Reality
  • 3.00pm Coffee
  • 3.15pm Why I Am No Longer a Philosopher (or: Ontology Leaving the Mother Ship of Philosophy)

Sunday, October 11

  • 9.00am Continental Breakfast
  • 9.30am Ontology as a Branch of Computer Science
  • 10.30am Coffee
  • 11.00am Ontology and the Semantic Web
  • 12.45pm Lunch
  • 1.30pm Towards a Standard Upper Level Ontology
  • 3.00pm Coffee
  • 3.15pm The Universal Core: Ontology and the US Federal Government Data Integration Initiative

Logistics

The venue will be the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, NY 14268. For directions and details of local hotels see here.

A registration fee of $75 will be charged to non-UB participants to cover cost of breakfasts, coffee and lunches. For details write to Barry Smith.

Information for UB participants, both students and faculty, is available here.

Reading

For prelimary reading consult [1]

Relevant video and audio material is available at [2]

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