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31259 Intelligent Agents

6cp
Requisite(s): 31284 Web Services Development OR 31470 Distributed Computing Architecture OR 31748 Programming on the Internet OR 31488 Programming Foundations
Recommended studies: ability to program in a suitable language such as Java or C#

Subject coordinator

Professor John Debenham

This subject introduces students to the concepts of agent computing, and applies these concepts in the context of intelligent internet-based systems. A selection of artificial intelligence techniques are reviewed and related to agents. Students gain sufficient knowledge to be able to take more specialised subjects in internet-based computing and artificial intelligence. By the end of this subject, students should be able to design and implement a simple intelligent agent.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2010 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $945
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.

2010 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2769

Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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