BSc(hons) Applied Business Computing

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Knowldege Engineering
Learning Time 200 hours the exact nature of which is given in the module guide
Learning Outcome Upon successful completion of this module students will be able to critically evaluate the capabilities of KBSs and have the necessary skills to apply structured KBS technologies to a moderate scale system development. In particular students will demonstrate an understanding of the following :-

  1. A critical appreciation of KBS, Neural Networks, Case Based Reasoning and Hybrid Systems applied to current real world problems.
  2. A range of Knowledge Engineering techniques, methodologies and lifecycles
and the ability to:
  1. To critically evaluate the application of KBS systems within real world domains.
  2. To be able to select and apply appropriate Knowledge Engineering techniques and methodologies in order to develop a well structured solution for a moderate scale problem.

Indicative Content KBS their relative merits and weaknesses. Current real world KBS Case Studies; The architecture of KBS. The Knowledge Engineering Process (including Knowledge Acquisition, Representation, Verification and Validation); a range of knowledge Engineering Methodologies (including Black board Architectures, Problem Solving Methods, KADS and HyM); Complexities behind KBS developments (e.g. Uncertainty Handling; Deep vs Shallow reasoning, Brittleness and Explanation Levels) current research that aims to address these problems. A KBS Development environment.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

The subject will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, web based or group discussion seminars, video presentations, and student-centred learning activities. Considerable emphasis will be placed on the students directing their own learning through the use of open learning material and current research using journal and conference papers.

  1. Lectures and tutorials: 36 hours
  2. Directed research and open learning: 50 hours
  3. Directed research and open learning: 50 hours
  4. Unsupervised Self-Study: 114 hours
ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assessment will be carried out via one large practical assignment developing a KBS using a methodological approach (worth 50% of the module marks) assessing learning outcomes b and d. The remaining 50% will come from a formal examination, which will require the students to demonstrate a critical knowledge of a range of the topics covered in the course including current research in the field (learning outcomes a to d).


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