- Department: Electronic Engineering
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is one of the most important and influential research field of the modern world. This module introduces you to the theory of a range of biologically inspired machine learning and computational intelligence methods for processing information. This module will introduce the theory of a range of machine learning and computational intelligence methods including Artificial Neural Networks, supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, swarm intelligence principles, and probabilistic inference. You will develop practical skills in relevant software tools and systems, and explore their application through real-world practical examples. The implications for information searching and management, robotics, and major international networks are enormous. You will understand how perceptions work, and gain experience in the structure and operation of a wide variety of techniques in machine learning.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 2 2024-25 |
Subject content aims:
Introduce the fields and theory behind of Neural Networks, supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, swarm intelligence principles, and probabilistic inference
Explain the implementation and use of machine learning and computational intelligence methods in practical applications
Graduate skills aims:
Understand the different types of neural network technologies, machine learning methodologies, and application areas
Develop practical skills in relevant software tools and systems
Application through real-world practical examples
Subject content learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Graduate skills learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Introduction to machine learning methods including neural, statistical, and swarm intelligent methodologies
Supervised learning systems, e.g. neural networks, decision trees, genetic programming
Unsupervised learning systems. e.g. K-means, autoencoders and other clustering approaches
Reinforcement learning including Q-learning and reward-based mechanisms
Probabilistic learning including Bayesian networks, Kalman filters, and Hidden Markov Models
Future methods
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
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Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
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