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CSC-30027 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 16 September 2026

CSC-30027 - Computational and Artificial Intelligence II
Coordinator: Alastair Channon Room: CR035 Tel: +44 1782 7 34270
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

CSC-20043 Computational and Artificial Intelligence I


Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

This module will expand on the range of computational intelligence (CI) themes, and complementary Artificial Intelligence topics, introduced earlier in the degree. Importantly, the module will allow students to explore in greater depth, selected research-led topics at the forefront of current thinking in the rapidly evolving CI field. Students that successfully complete this module can potentially pursue further research in industry or in education (e.g. as an MSc or PhD student).

Aims
The aim of the module is to build on "Computational and Artificial Intelligence I" by covering more advanced and research-led computational intelligence topics, as well as complementary artificial intelligence topics including search and reasoning algorithms.

Intended Learning Outcomes

appraise contemporary computational and/or artificial intelligence research: 1,2
evaluate computational intelligence techniques; and assess their suitability in different applications: 2
apply computational and/or artificial intelligence techniques: 2

Study hours

9 hours lectures
9 hours seminars
36 hours seminar preparation
16 hours coursework preparation (for seminar presentation)
78 hours private study
2 hours examination

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 30%
Seminar presentation
Group seminar presentation (approximately 50 minutes) on a research-led topic from the current literature. Presentations include questions and answers. Students receive immediate feedback and then update their presentation based on this feedback. Each student submits their individual presentation file and is marked on this, not their group's presentation.

2: Exam weighted 70%
2-hour closed-book examination
2-hour closed-book examination containing a compulsory seen question (question 1, requesting a novel idea for a research proposal) and two unseen questions. Students answer question 1 and either question 2 or question 3.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. 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/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 16 September 2026