CFR3306

Knowledge-based systems

(IT)

6 points + 4 hours per week + Peninsula + Prerequisites: CFR1123 or equivalent + Prohibitions: CFR3062, SYS3060, SYS3064

Synopsis: The nature of unstructured work environments; the expert domain; knowledge-based systems for decision support; fundamentals of knowledge-based systems; knowledge representation with particular emphasis on production rules; inference and control structures; representation of uncertainty; tools for knowledge engineering; the process of developing a knowledge-based system; integration with organisational information systems.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 50% + Practical work: 50%