COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Computer Science

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AYŞE ÖVGÜ KINAY

Offered to

Computer Science

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce students to soft computing techniques and methods and to give them the ability to solve complex real-world problems that are difficult to solve using exact mathematical methods. In this context, simulated annealing, genetics and various swarm intelligence algorithms are examined.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
Neural Network, Fuzzy Logic, and Genetic Algorithms - Synthesis and Applications", by S. Rajasekaran and G.A. Vijayalaksmi Pai, (2005), Prentice Hall,
Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems - Theory and Application , by Naresh K. Sinha and Madan M. Gupta (2000), Academic Press,
Supplementary Book(s):
Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems Design - Theory, Tools and Applications", by Fakhreddine karray and Clarence de Silva (2004), Addison Wesley
Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft Computing: A Computational Approach to Learning and Machine Intelligence by J. S. R. Jang, C. T. Sun, and E. Mizutani, (1996), Prentice Hall.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is taught in a lecture, class presentation and discussion format. Besides the taught lecture, group presentations are to be prepared by the groups assigned and presented in a discussion session. In some weeks of the course, results of the homework given previously are discussed.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ovgu.tekin@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Will be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes