Knowledge-based software
X Wu
6 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Caulfield
*
Prerequisites: SFT1102
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 systems.
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%
Prescribed texts
Jackson P Introduction to expert systems 2nd edn, Addison-Wesley, 1990
Recommended texts
Bratko I Prolog: Programming for artificial intelligence 2nd edn, Addison-Wesley, 1990
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