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16/6/2006
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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
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16/6/2006
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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
16/6/2006
Section : Computing, Engineering & Technology Admin Module Tab Details Text Sort Text plus assessed by
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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
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.
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