G700 - BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence
2010-11

Artificial Intelligence is a subject that has fired the imaginations of many. It is one of the most important and exciting sub-fields of Computer Science. This specialist programme covers the fundamentals of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems so as to maximise your future employment opportunities. It also offers the chance to carry out cutting edge research in this high profile area.

For the full documentation see the programme specification.

Accredited by the BCS as fully meeting the education requirement for CITP registration and partially meeting the educational requirement for CEng.

First Year Modules

• COMP101 - Introduction to Programming in Java
• COMP102 - Introduction to Databases
• COMP103 - Computer Systems
• COMP104 - Operating System Concepts
• COMP106 - Human-Centric Computing
• COMP108 - Algorithmic Foundations
• COMP109 - Foundations of Computer Science
• COMP110 - Professional Skills in Computer Science
• COMP118 - Logic in Computer Science

Second Year Modules

• COMP201 - Software Engineering I
• COMP207 - Database Development
• COMP213 - Advanced Object Oriented Programming
• COMP214 - AI Group Project
• COMP219 - Artificial Intelligence
• COMP222 - Principles of Computer Game Design and Implementation

One second semester module from:

• COMP202 - Complexity of Algorithms
• COMP218 - Decision, Computation and Language

Plus two modules from the following list (or COMP104) provided pre-requisites are satisified.

• COMP104 - Operating System Concepts(only in 2011-12)
• COMP280 - Work Based Learning for Science
• COMP281 - Principles of C and Memory Management
• COMP282 - Advanced Object Oriented C Languages
• COMP283 - Applied Database Management
• COMP284 - Scripting Languages
• COMP285 - Computer Aided Software Development

Third Year Modules

• COMP310 - Multi-agent Systems
• COMP313 - Formal Methods
• COMP317 - Semantics of Programming Languages
• COMP393 - Honours Year Artificial Intelligence project

Plus three modules from the following list:

• COMP304 - Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
• COMP305 - Bio-Computation
• COMP321 - Ontology Languages and Their Applications
• COMP329 - Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Entrance Requirements (summarised here)
The typical offer for entrance to this degree programme is three subjects at GCE A level with grades AAB or better, and an AS level in Mathematics at Grade B or better. We give a one grade bonus (ABB) when one or more mathematical subjects (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Computing/Computer Science, and Physics) are included in these three subjects. All students are also expected to have GCSE English Language at grade C or better. General Studies is taken into consideration. Key Skills qualifications and other evidence of aptitude are taken into account but are not usually included in the offer.

Applications are also welcomed from applicants with the following qualifications:

• Scottish Advanced Highers
• Irish Leaving Certificate
• BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
• 14-19 Advanced Diplomas
• Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma
• Access

We accept a wide range of international qualifications and offers are made on an individual basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants.

Changing Programmes
At registration you can change your programme to another one for which you satisfy the entry requirements. In addition, it will usually be possible to change to a different programme even as late as the end of the second year.

Disclaimer
Our degree programmes are subject to regular revision. Consequently, the collection of modules which are required or optional for a degree programme as well as the contents of modules are subject to change.