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COM6106   Adaptive Intelligence   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2018/2019
Credit level: F7
Pre Uni Qualification   A level maths or equivalent
Additional Information   Requires mathematical and programming background. Knowledge of programming (Matlab or Python) and A level maths is compulsory.

Description

This course will examine the theme of bio-inspired Machine Learning. The students will be taught supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning methods in Neural Networks, including state-of-the-art algorithms (Deep Reinforcement Learning), as well as their underpinning mathematical principles and biological inspiration. This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 70.0
Lab 10.0
Lecture 20.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 40 % S2
Exam 2.0 60 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.