School of Computer Science

BSc Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science - 2011

Final Award BSc
Programme TitleArtificial Intelligence & Computer Science
School/DepartmentSchool of Computer Science
Banner Code0144
Length of Programme3 years
Total Credits360
UCAS CodeGG47
Awarding InstitutionThe University of Birmingham
Designed for accreditation by BCS
QAA Benchmarking GroupsComputing

Educational Aims Of Programme

  • A solid foundation for a career or further study in computing/IT, including areas involving Artificial Intelligence.
  • Coverage of the core areas of Artificial Intelligence and general computer science.
  • A solid grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of contemporary developments in Artificial Intelligence and general computer science.
  • A solid grounding in practical software development skills, including those appropriate to Artificial Intelligence applications.
  • A choice of options in the second year and a wide choice of advanced and specialist options in the third year, covering both Artificial Intelligence and general computer science.

Programme Outcomes and Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies

Knowledge and Understanding

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

Skills & Other Attributes

  • The ability to apply the knowledge and understanding noted above to the analysis of a given information handling or Artificial Intelligence related problem.
  • The ability to evaluate computer-based systems in relation to a given information handling or Artificial Intelligence related problem.
  • A responsible, ethical and open-minded attitude to their work and an understanding of the scope of Artificial Intelligence approaches.

Transferable Skills