CP5609 - Intelligent Agents and Simulation

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Business

Topics include mathematical simulation methods for complex phenomena, simulation of game environments and AI agent-based simulation techniques.

Learning Outcomes

• knowledge of current simulation methods: complex phenomena simulation, simulation methods in game design, agent-based and other AI techniques;
• carry out a project demonstrating at least one of the simulation methods studied in the subject;
• analyse the capabilities and limitations of simulation methods in terms of their scope of applicability and computing resource constraints.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to appraise information critically;
• The ability to think laterally and be original;
• The ability to conceptualise problems;
• The ability to conceptualise and evaluate a range of potential solutions to relevant problems;
• The potential to lead and contribute to projects effectively and efficiently;
• The ability to conduct their research in an ethical manner;
• The ability to make constructive contributions to project teams or collegial activities;
• The potential to resolve conflicts.

Assumed Knowledge:

Advanced knowledge of multimedia packages.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 24 hours practicals - only the first hour of each practical is supervised
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50% - 60%); assignments (40% - 50%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Lecturer:	Dr Kim Ku.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 24 hours practicals - only the first hour of each practical is supervised
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50% - 60%); assignments (40% - 50%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 17-Nov-2011
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 24 hours practicals - only the first hour of each practical is supervised
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50% - 60%); assignments (40% - 50%).

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