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STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY MODULE DESCRIPTOR

Code : Title : CE00370-1 Version : 2 Approval Status : Valid Current

16/6/2006

INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Section :

Computing, Engineering & Technology

Field :

CSSE

Level : VLE Blackboard

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Email D.K.BISHTON@STAFFS.AC.UK

Pattern Of Delivery Credits 15 Contact Hours 36 Independent Total Learning Study Hours Hours 114 150 Pattern 1 Year Span 1 Period 2 Study % 100 Initial Grid Y

Contributing Faculty Computing, Engineering & Technology

Contributing Percent 100% Hesa Subj % 100

Site STAFFORD

Cost Cost Centre Description Centre Information Technology and 25 Systems Sciences

Subj

Subject Description

Subj % 100

G700 Artificial Intelligence

Registration Conditions

Module Version Condition Text

Date Approved 24/8/2005

Date Implemented 1/8/2005

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY MODULE DESCRIPTOR


Code : Title : CE00370-1 Version : 2 Approval Status : Valid Current

16/6/2006

INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Section :

Computing, Engineering & Technology

Field :

CSSE

Level :

Learning Learning Learning Outcome Outcome Outcome Sort Break 11 . . 1. EXPLAIN FUNDAMENTAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND 00 METHODS 2 02 0 . . 2. IMPLEMENT A RANGE OF AI TECHNIQUES AND ANALYSE AND APPLY A SPECIFIC AI 0 20 METHOD TO PROBLEM SOLVING. 0 .0 0 0

Knowledge & Understanding Analysis Learning

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY MODULE DESCRIPTOR


Code : Title : CE00370-1 Version : 2 Approval Status : Valid Current

16/6/2006

INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Section : Computing, Engineering & Technology Admin Module Tab Details Text Sort Text plus assessed by

Field :

CSSE

Level :

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Indicative Content

This module will cover basic concepts of AI: knowledge representation, problem solving (for example as used in games), search machine, learning, automated receiving and connectionism. Additionally, practicals will introduce AI tools, particularly PROLOG and simulations.

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Assessment Details

An EXAM length 2 HOURS weighted at 50%. An ASSIGMT weighted at 50%. 50% exam - length 2 hours (learning outcome 1) 50% assignment (learning outcome 2)

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Learning Strategies

Two lectures per week. One practical per week. (1:n)2 (1:20)1

Prospectus #### Information

This module will enable the student to acquire a basic understanding of current key Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts. Areas to be covered will include Knowledge Representation, Problem Solving, Search, Learning and Agents. The student will be expected to demonstrate a basic proficiency in AI problem-solving methods.

Russell, S., & Norvig, P. (2003). Artificial Intelligence: a modern approach (Second Edition ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc., ISBN: 0-13-080302-2 #### Referring to TextsWooldridge, M. (2002). An Introduction to MultiAgent Systems. Chichester, UK: John Wiley and Sons, ISBN: 0-471-49691-X Bratko, I. (1990). Prolog Programming for Artificial Intelligence: Addison-Wesley, ISBN: 0-201-41616-9

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Accessing Resources

The faculty Bulletin Board system, various computers running a variety of AI software, access to the Internet (including e-books, journals, etc.) and the University library.

Special #### Admissions Requirements

None.

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