Research Topics in Cognitive Computing
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn, Spring
- Course code
- INFO318
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The course will provide the theoretical and technical background for implementing information systems which can behave in human like ways. This involves natural language processing, visual recognition, and a deep representation of the meaning of information. We will also consider theories of human cognition to learn from the differences between human and machine systems of information processing.
Students will also explore the concept of symbiotic systems, which will give them the skills to implement intelligent software applications that optimally compliments human users.
The course will also provide the academic background for supervised research on information systems that are based on cognitive, symbiotic models. Examples of research and research methods in the area will also be presented and discussed.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an understanding for central concepts in information systems interoperability.
- describe and discuss human centric notions of semantics
- explain the way Natural Language Processing (NLP) is used in semantic models
- explain what cognitive and symbiotic systems mean in information systems
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Participation at 80% of course seminars is mandatory.
Compulsory requirements are only valid the semester they are approved.
Forms of Assessment
Both assignments must be done in the teaching semester.
The exam assignment will be given in the language of instruction in the course.
The exam answer must be submitted in the same language as the exam assignment.
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Assessment in teaching semester.
Students with valid absence as defined in the UiB regulations ยง 5-5 can apply for an extended submission deadline to eksamen.infomedia@uib.no. The application must be submitted before the deadline for submission has expired.