Module Details |
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Title | BIOCOMPUTATION | ||
Code | COMP305 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr IV Biktasheva Computer Science Ivb@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Account for biological and historical developments neural computation |
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Describe the nature and operation of MLP and SOM networks and when they are used |
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Assess the appropriate applications and limitations of ANNs |
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Apply their knowledge to some emerging research issues in the field |
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Understand how selectionist systems work in general terms and with respect to specific examples |
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Apply the general principles of selectionist systems to the solution of a number of real world problems |
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Understand the advantages and limitations of selectionist approaches and have a considered view on how such systems could be designed |
Syllabus |
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1 BIOLOGICAL BASICS AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF NEURAL COMPUTATION
2 THE MULTILAYERED PERCEPTRON
3 KOHONEN SELF ORGANISING MAPS
4 THE INTERPRETATION PROBLEM
5 BIOLOGICALLY-INSPIRED DESIGNS AND COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCES
6 INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION
7 BIOLOGICAL MOTIVATION
8 THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF THE GENETIC ALGORITHM (3 Lectures) 9 CASE STUDIES OF APPLICATIONS OF GENETIC ALGORITHMS (3 Lectures) 10 WHY DO GENETIC ALGORITHMS WORK ?
11 OTHER EVOLUTIONARY METHODS
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Seminar - |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 |
10 |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Exam | 150 | Semester 1 | 80 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Final Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) Two Class Tests, 10% of final mark each This work is not marked anonymously. Written examination, 80% of final mark. Resit exam only for PGT students. |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 50 minutes | 1st semester | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Class test 1 There is no reassessment opportunity, Resit exam only for PGT students. |
Coursework | 50 minutes | 1st semester | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Class test 2 There is no reassessment opportunity, Resit exam only for PGT students. |
Recommended Texts |
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