COMP30240 Multi-Agent Systems

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module aims to introduce students to the concept of multi-agent systems. The course commences with a eview of the fundamental concepts that underpin agent-based systems. Thereafter topics will include interalia such as agent reasoning technologies, agent programming languages, agent communication languages, coordination protocols, agent planning and negotiation strategies. Following this, the course explores how agent technologies have been successfully applied to a diverse range of application domains, such as mobile computing, virtual collaborative environments, and robotics.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1.understand the key concepts that are associated with multi-agent systems, and its associated technologies and techniques.
2. Have an appreciation as to how to implement a simple agent system in an appropriate framework.
3 understand how the approach covered in the course relates to other approaches to implementing agent-oriented applications.
4 Understand the Belief Desire Intention (BDI) model for multi-agent systems;
5.understand how agent technologies have been applied in various application domains.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Autonomous Student Learning

100

Total

124

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will comprise of a series of formal lectures.

Students will be invited to undertake self directed learning tasks throughout the module.

These tasks will serve to supplement formal lecture materials and exercise the students understanding of lecture materials. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Multi-Agent Systems (COMP41400)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: FINAL EXAM PAPER 2 hour End of Trimester Exam Yes Graded No

100


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

There are no formal graded assessments for this module other than an end of module examination. Students will be invited to undertake tasks and self directed learning activities. Where students wish feedback upon these this can be provided.

Name Role
Mr Cesar Scrochi Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Nestor Velasco Bermeo Lecturer / Co-Lecturer