Soft Computing PG (7197) - University of Canberra Study Accommodation Accommodation Guarantee Other housing options Resolving disputes About About UC Library Library facilities Research Research equipment MyUC UC account Skip navigation University of Canberra home page Menu Future students Toggle submenu Future students Find a course Study at UC Browse study areas UC Pro short courses UC College International Life and living at UC Student support Get into UC Scholarships Apply Start at UC Talk to us Information sessions Careers advisers and agents Research Toggle submenu Research Discover more Research and innovation strategy Our research capabilities Research Portal Research Centres and Institutes Collaborative research networks Engage UC Graduate research Research news Research contacts Research Festival Giving Toggle submenu Giving Discover more Funds you can support How to give Philanthropy at UC About our Foundation Impact of giving Give now Contact us Walk Together Tax Appeal 2022 On campus Toggle submenu On campus Discover more Campus tours Art Collection Facilities Campus Master Plan Venue hire Shopping and Eating Childcare Health and Support Transport Parking Sport Strategy Security Lost and Found Property Safe community Report an incident About UC Toggle submenu About UC Discover more Strategic Plan Senior Management Faculties Campus locations Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership and Strategy For Business Sustainability Media & Communications Governance and committees Policy and Legislation Learning at UC Learning and Teaching Student Equity and Participation Equity and Diversity Distinctive Careers Contact University of Canberra Safe community Report an incident Students Staff Alumni Library Maps Search Search Search Students Staff Alumni Library Maps Soft Computing PG (7197.5) Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit Home / Unit / Soft Computing PG Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location View teaching periods On-Campus UC - Canberra, Bruce EFTSL Credit points Faculty 0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology Discipline Study level HECS Bands Academic Program Area - Technology Post Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Introduction This is an advanced unit in artificial intelligence emphasizing the Soft Computing discipline. Each semester, coverage is of two or three topics from Artificial Neural Networks, Fuzzy Systems, Genetic Algorithms, Software Agents, Artificial Life, and Complex Adaptive Systems. The unit content covers Soft Computing theory, fusion of two or more Soft Computing techniques and their applicability to real world applications. The choices depend on the availability of lecturers, student interest and research activity in the School. The unit has a strong practical focus with the implementation of Soft Computing techniques in laboratory exercises and assignments. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Describe, argue for and critique the Soft Computing discipline. Students will be able to use at least two of the Soft Computing techniques; and 2. Given an artificial intelligence project, a student will be able to: identify and select a suitable Soft Computing technology to solve the problem; construct a solution and implement a Soft Computing solution. Graduate attributes 1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively 1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload 1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills 1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity 1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems 2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries 2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives 2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives 2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession Prerequisites 8995 Software Technology 1 G. Corequisites None. Incompatible units 7168 Soft Computing. Equivalent units None. Assumed knowledge Basic mathematics. Availability Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener 2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 01 August 2022 On-Campus Mr Robert Cox Timetable The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable. Resources Required texts There is no mandatory Textbook for this unit. However the much of the course content is covered well in the following textbook, (which also has a good introduction to Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms and even has a chapter on Hybrid AI). Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to Intelligent Systems. 2nd Edition, Michael Negnevitsky, Addison Wesley. The definitive book on Artificial intelligence is "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, Global Edition (3e) By Stuart Russell, Peter Norvig" which is also helpful. Students may find a Book on C# or a book on Python useful.. See week 1 slides for details. Assessment requirements Submission of assessment items Extensions & Late submissions All marked tutorials and Assignments will be submitted on Canvas and may also involve a demonstration marked in class Assignment demonstrations (if required) are not optional you must demonstrate assignments when required. It is your responsibility to arrange with the tutor or unit convenor when to demonstrate your assignments if you cannot attend on the prescribed day(s). Quizzes will be done during lecture times. Special assessment requirements It is necessary to pass the Quizzes if you fail to get 25 of the 50 Quiz marks you will fail the unit. Assignment demonstrations (if required) are not optional you must demonstrate assignments where required. It is your responsibility to arrange with the tutor or unit convenor when to demonstrate your assignments if you cannot attend on the prescribed day. The late penalties for MT1 and MT2 assignments vary from those normally applied by the university - specifically some re-submissions may be permitted, see the relevant assignment documentation and Canvas page for details. Supplementary assessment Supplementary assessment is not offered in this unit unless required by the relevant university policy. Academic integrity Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information. To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site. Use of Text-Matching Software The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts. Important Note on the combining of Assignment and Exam marks NOTE 1: It is necessary to pass the Quiz part of the unit if you fail the Quizzes your final grade will be NX Fail regardless of your total unit mark. NOTE 2: The unit convener reserves the right to question students orally on any of their submitted work. NOTE3: The lecturer/moderator reserves the right to increase a student’s mark for academic merit. This is done rarely but can be done for: consistency, elegance, forum or class participation or creativity. NOTE4: If student behaviour could possibly be interpreted as plagiarism, but there is some doubt they will be advised by the unit convener to modify their behaviour. NOTE5: If the lecturer feels a student is guilty of deliberate unambiguous plagiarism, the students details, and the plagiarism details will be passed to the ADE (Assistant Dean Academic) for assessment. Students are referred the university policy on plagiarism in this case. NOTE6: If optional work is not submitted the student will receive a grade of 0 for that work; Student responsibility Learner engagement Lectures 26 hours Tutorials 12 hours Consultation 8 hours (on - line) Marked tutorial 1, 4 hours Marked tutorial 2, 3 hours Assignment 1, 18 hours Assignment 2, 18 hours Non assessable tutorials 15 hours Homework 12 hours Reading 29 hours Quizes 5 hours Total 150 hours (to get to a grade of 65 (credit) for an average student) Participation requirements Your subject participation may involve demonstrations for any submitted assessment material; Your attendance in the virtual room is required to do the Quizes. No other participation is mandatory. Required IT skills Students are assumed to be, generally computer literate and comfortable writing, compiling and executing a program in a 3rd generation object oriented language such as java, c++ or c#. This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room. 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