Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should know the key differences between knowledge-based software development and conventional software development; understand the fundamental techniques of knowledge engineering; and be able to write simple expert system shells.
Synopsis The subject gives a wide exposition of the goals and fundamental techniques of knowledge-based software development. Topics include logic programming in Prolog, knowledge representation, search and chaining techniques, production systems, expert systems design, case-based reasoning, knowledge acquisition, and uncertainty calculus.
Assessment Examinations: 50% + Assignment and practical work: 50%