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Module Title |
Artificial Intelligence
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Module Code |
CA425
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School |
Computing
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Mark Humphrys | Office Number | L2.25 |
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 To introduce students in depth to further themes in AI.
7 To give them grounding in some useful AI algorithms.
7 To introduce them to some current research in AI.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students will understand how to implement an algorithm for state-space control machines that learn from feedback.
Students will have some understanding of what current research in AI is focused on, at least in some areas.
Programming project will be on distributed architectures for autonomous agents.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
12
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· State-space control.
· Reinforcement learning.
· Probabilistic control.
· Reinforcement learning with Neural Networks.
· Other forms of machine learning.
· Architectures for autonomous agents.
· Multiple-mind systems.
· Action Selection.
· Open issues in AI.
· The world-Wide Mind (Project).
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Reinforcement Learning: An Introduction, Sutton and Barto, 1998.
Kaelbling et al (1996), "Reinforcement Learning: A Survey".
Action Selection methods using Reinforcement Learning, Humphrys, 1997.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| MS | BSc in Mathematical Sciences |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for CA425 |
| Date of Last Revision | 14-JAN-04 |
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