Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 15/12/2020
College College Eng and Physical Sci
School Computer Science
Department Computer Science
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Full-time
Programme Code 483D
Delivery Location Dubai
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme Within the context of the general Learning and Teaching aims of the School, this programme aims to provide:
1. A solid foundation for a career or further study in computing, including areas involving Artificial Intelligence.
2. Coverage of the core areas of Artificial Intelligence and general computer science.
3. A solid grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of contemporary developments in Artificial Intelligence and general computer science.
4. A solid grounding in practical software development skills, including those appropriate to Artificial Intelligence applications.
5. A wide choice of advanced and specialist options in the third year, covering both Artificial Intelligence and general computer science.

Additional aim for students on the 'with Year in Mechanical Engineering' programme:

Provide students with a knowledge of engineering principles, concepts and mathematics and with practice at using their understanding to solve problems in mechanical engineering.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
1) The essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to Computing and Artificial Intelligence and their applications as appropriate to the topics covered in the programme.

2) Appropriate theory, practices and tools for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of computer-based systems, particularly those with an Artificial Intelligence orientation.

3) Engineering principles, concepts and mathematics (for students on the with Year in Mechanical Engineering programme)
Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Independent study
Examinations, Coursework, Reports
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
1) The ability to apply the knowledge and understanding noted above to the analysis of a given information handling or Artificial Intelligence related problem.

2) The ability to specify, design and construct computer-based systems, using appropriate tools, and to document all stages of this process.

3) The ability to evaluate computer-based systems in relation to a given information handling or Artificial Intelligence related problem.

4) A responsible, ethical and open-minded attitude to their work and an understanding of the scope of Artificial Intelligence approaches.

5) The ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.

6) The ability to use and apply general IT facilities, including those required for effective information-retrieval.

7) Numeracy, in both understanding and presenting cases involving quantitative or similar formal, symbolic dimensions.

8) Management of learning and development, including time management, organizational skills, and the ability to pursue independently further professional development.

Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Projects, Independent study.
Coursework, Reports, Presentations, Examinations