The document outlines various courses offered in ontology by Robert J. Rovetto, covering topics such as the history, development, and ethical considerations of ontology. It provides information about course formats, scheduling, and contact details. Specific courses include introductions to ontology, ontology development, and the myths of ontology development.

1. Courses in Ontology
Robert J. Rovetto
rrovetto@terpalum.umd.edu
Contact me to schedule and for pricing.
A. Introduction to Ontology: History, Context & Basic Concepts (IntroOnto101)
B. Intro to Ontology Development: Contemporary Ontology Dev. (OntoDev101)
C. Logic & Ontology (OntoLogic)
D. Definitions in Ontology (OntoDef)
E. Intro to Specific Ontologies
F. Myths of Ontology Development (OntoMyth)
G. Ethical Ontology Development (OntoEthic)
H. Bespoke course
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2. General Course Information
▪ Format: bespoke
✓ Video conference, screen sharing
✓ On-site (customer must provide venue)
✓ Please indicate if you have specific areas of interest.
✓ Books on the subject available to the customer.
▪ Cost: please contact (rrovetto@terpalum.umd.edu)
About Instructor: ontologist, knowledge modeler, philosophy
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3. Introduction to Ontology & Ontologies:
History & Context
▪ A brief (non-exhaustive) overview of the meanings, history, context
and generic concepts of ontology
▪ (IntroOnto101)
3© 2019-2020, Robert J. Rovetto rrovetto@terpalum.umd.edu

4. Intro to Ontology Development:
Contemporary Computational Ontology Dev.
▪ A brief introduction to the design and development of ontologies
– Conceptual considerations
– Methodologies
– Tools
– …
▪ (OntoDev101)
4© 2019-2020, Robert J. Rovetto rrovetto@terpalum.umd.edu

5. Myths of Ontology Development (OntoMyth)
▪ Describing and clearing up a set of misconceptions, inaccuracies, or
falsities in contemporary computational ontology
5© 2019-2020, Robert J. Rovetto rrovetto@terpalum.umd.edu

6. Intro to Specific Ontologies
▪ A brief overview of selected computational ontologies
▪ Bespoke: please indicate if you have specific interests
6© 2019-2020, Robert J. Rovetto rrovetto@terpalum.umd.edu

7. Logic & Ontology (OntoLogic)
▪ A brief discussion of the relationship between symbolic logic and
ontology
7© 2019-2020, Robert J. Rovetto rrovetto@terpalum.umd.edu

8. Definitions and Ontology (OntoDef)
▪ A brief discussion about the role of definitions in ontology, and some
forms of them
8© 2019-2020, Robert J. Rovetto rrovetto@terpalum.umd.edu

9. Ethical Ontology Development (OntoEthic)
▪ A brief discussion about ethical considerations when developing or
using ontologies.
▪ Is related to the course, Myths of Ontology Development.
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10. Thank you
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