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COMP40040

Academic Year 2023/2024

Agent-Oriented Software (COMP40040)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Rem Collier
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module covers the tools and techniques of agent-oriented systems, including practical experience with applying these techniques to modern research-led problems using state-of-the-art agent programming platforms.

NB. This is a professional module which is part of a professional MSc

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

An understanding of agent-based software development. Familiarity with the tools and techniques involved.

Indicative Module Content:

Fundamentals of Multi-Agent Systems; Agent-Oriemted Software Engineering methodologies, Agent-Oriented Programming languages; Coordination & Cooperation techniques.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

140
Lectures

24
Practical

36
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Primary content will be delivered through lectures in mornings with associated practical activities in afternoon laboratories. For programming components, live programming activities led by the module coordinator. Theoretical content will be supplemented through relevant papers. Group presentations will be used as to share experience of students in class.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Continuous Assessment: Various Programming Assignments Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No
30
 No
Essay: Review of a research paper. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No
20
 No
Group Project: Methodology Project Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No
20
 No
Project: Individual project to implement a Multi-Agent System. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will present their design to the class. Informal feedback will be provided afterwards.

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