IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATION AND ENGINEERING Code 17685205
Study programme
Computer Security Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (2016)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Computer Engineering and Mathematics
Coordinator
RIAÑO RAMOS, DAVID
E-mail
Lecturers
Web http://moodle.urv.cat
General description and relevant information In the context of computer applications, the need to implement intelligent solutions to increasing complex problems (such as business intelligence, intelligent control systems, decision support sytems, Internet browsing, etc.) is becoming every time more frequent. Many of these intelligent solutions are based on the existence of a knowledge base that regulates or affects the performance of computer systems and gives these systems the (distinguishing) character of intelligent. These knowledge bases are expressed according to some formats, structures and formal representation languages that, in some cases, define international standards. The field of "knowledge representation" in this course sets the fundamentals for these formats and languages ??for knowledge formalization. The field of "knowledge engineering" addresses the learning and practice of techniques and methods for building knowledge bases.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A9 Apply computational, mathematical, statistical and artificial intelligence methods in order to model, design and develop applications, services, smart systems and knowledge-based systems.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
  CT1 Become sufficiently independent to work on research projects and scientific or technological collaborations within their thematic area.
 CT2 Forming opinions on the basis of the efficient management and use of information
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and in complex contexts.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A9 Understand the practical significance of the efficient representation and acquisition of knowledge within Artificial Intelligence.
Are familiar with and understand the historical evolution of the mechanisms of management and representation of knowledge.
Are familiar with searching for, understanding and using research articles in a foreign language.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
  CT1 Manage and communicate complex information in foreign language.
 CT2 Manage information and knowledge by making efficient use of the information technologies.
 CT4 Participate in the group in a good working environment and help to solve problems.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introduction and Concepts Data, Information and Knowledge; Knowledge Types and Uses; Knowledge Representation; Knowledge Engineering; Syntax and Semantics
2. Knowledge Representation First order logic; Rules and production systems; Object-Oriented Representations; Network Representation; Ontologies
3. Knowledge Engineering Knowledge Life-Cycle; Knowledge Audit; Knowledge Acquisition

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 1.5 2.5
Reading written documents and graphs
A9
17 23.5 40.5
Presentations / oral communications
CT1
0.8 1.2 2
Assignments
A9
CT4
9 13.5 22.5
Forums of debate
CT2
0.2 0.3 0.5
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Multiple-choice objective tests
A9
CT2
1 5 6
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Course presentation: contents, calendar of activities, evaluation, bibliography, ...
Reading written documents and graphs
Presentations / oral communications
Assignments
Forums of debate
Personal attention Personalized attention to solve student doubts.

Personalized attention
Description
El professor proporciona sis hores a la setmana per atendre els dubtes individuals i de grup

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Presentations / oral communications
CT1
30%
Assignments
A9
CT4
Proves pràctiques 40%
Multiple-choice objective tests
A9
CT2
Proves tipus test 30%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Sources of information

Basic Brachman, Ronald J; Levesque, Hector J., Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, 2004, Morgan Kaufmann
Riaño, David, Knowledge Representation and Engineering Notes, yearly,

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