MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


SFT3304

Knowledge-based software

Not offered in 1996

X Wu

4 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: SFT2121 + Prohibitions: SFT3304

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%

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