ELT3205 Expert Systems

Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students acquire knowledge of expert systems, such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. They gain competence by developing or modifying programs that incorporate computer-controlled environments and multimedia interactive activities and applications.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to an appropriate computer work station, software and support materials.

Outcomes The student will:

1 develop an information portfolio on expert systems and other advanced technologies
- 1.1 identify simulation software/application(s); e.g., telerobotics, telecollaboration, telepresence systems, architecture, audio and/or airline industry, medicine, physical fitness and entertainment
- 1.2 plan, create and modify a program and/or activity according to provided instructions
- 1.3 collect required support resources
2 program an application, using one of these systems and present the results
- 2.1 apply expert systems software commands/instructions/codes to:
  - 2.1.1 load, create, customize and modify expert systems software templates, stacks, files or simulation applications that support artificial intelligence and/or virtual reality projects; or to scratch program/modify existing program(s)
- 2.2 input data by:
  - 2.2.1 designing/defining project parameters; e.g., flowchart sequence
  - 2.2.2 entering data; e.g., key, load data
- 2.3 create or import graphic elements and manipulates using appropriate software by:
  - 2.3.1 creating backgrounds
  - 2.3.2 editing, modifying and updating data and information
  - 2.3.3 using resident commands
  - 2.3.4 linking file(s)
  - 2.3.5 incorporating text (alphabetic, numeric), graphics, motion and sound
  - 2.3.6 demonstrating artificial intelligence, virtual reality and other high technology capability
- 2.4 output expert systems activities by:
  - 2.4.1 displaying, printing and exporting artificial intelligence files and virtual reality files
3 apply appropriate work station routines consistently
- 3.1 apply efficient work station positions and routines that encourage:
  - 3.1.1 good health and safety; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
  - 3.1.2 security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals