School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

ECS629U Artificial Intelligence

Module code: ECS629U

Credits: 15
Semester: SEM2

This module covers techniques used in Artificial Intelligence including agent modelling, problem formulation, search, logic, probability and machine learning.

This module aims to teach the following knowledge and skills:
•    Understanding of agent modelling;
•    Understanding and practical experience of problem formulation;
•    Understanding and practical experience of search-based problem solving;
•    Understanding and practical experience of logic and inference;
•    Understanding and practical experience of machine learning.

* Note that this module is dual level, i.e. is taught at both levels 6 and 7. The assessment for the level 6 and 7 variants differs by at least 1/3, either in coursework or exam components, with the higher level variant testing the more advanced learning objectives noted in the relevant module descriptor. Any student who has already studied the level 6 variant may not subsequently study the equivalent level 7 variant. *

Level: 6