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CSC-20043 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 25 April 2024

CSC-20043 - Computational and Artificial Intelligence I
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

CSC-10029 Fundamentals of Computing

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will provide students with an introduction to the core computational intelligence topics of evolutionary algorithms and neural networks, and some of the similarities and differences between natural and synthetic intelligent systems.

Aims
The aim of the module is to provide students with an introduction to the core computational intelligence topics of evolutionary algorithms and neural networks, their use in vision systems and robotics, and the similarities and differences between natural and synthetic intelligent systems.

Intended Learning Outcomes

apply core concepts of neural networks and evolutionary algorithms: 1
evaluate similarities and differences between natural and synthetic intelligent systems
: 1
evaluate the use of computational intelligence techniques: 1
explain the use of computational intelligence techniques: 1

Study hours

20 hours lectures
8 hours practical classes
6 hours of tutorials
114 hours private study
2 hours exam.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Open Book Examination weighted 100%
Online open book exam
The paper will be released on KLE on the morning of the exam. The paper will contain 3 questions; Q1 is a compulsory question, students then choose between Q2 and Q3. All questions will primarily be problem based, with the students expected to address a small case study or example problem using one (or a combination) of the Computational Intelligence techniques covered in the module. Students will be given 24 hours to complete the exam, though the exam will be written in such way as to only take 2 hours of the students time.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 25 April 2024