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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

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CP5609 - Intelligent Agents and Simulation

Credit points:03
Year:2024
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Subject Description

    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

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
  • Assignment - (40%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  Advanced knowledge of Object Oriented programming packages.

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Trimester 2, Internal

Usually available in even-numbered years.

Census date:Thursday, 13 Jun 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 May 2024 to Saturday, 24 Aug 2024
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Roberto Dillon
Lecturer(s):
DR WengKhuan Hoh
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 30 Hours - Lectures
  • 18 Hours - Specialised