Agent-based systems

Course title

Agent-based systems

Code

F18L3S073

Study programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

6 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Вештачка интелигенција

10.

Course objectives (competences)

Agent based modeling offers a natural metaphor for explaining phenomena in the natural and social sciences, ranging from evolution to epidemic spread to racial segregation and forming coalitions.. Many systems can be modeled as being composed of self-interested or altruistic agents interacting with their environment and one another: cooperating, negotiating, competing or forming coalitions. Very simple rules governing agent (micro) behavior can lead to complex and emergent phenomena (macro-level).The aim of this course is to introduce students to the agent paradigm suitable for modeling systems in different domains (e.g., games, robots, social behavior). After completion of the course the student will be able to design and implement single- and multi-agent systems using suitable tools and platforms.

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Course content

Selected topics: agent architecture; knowledge representation, reasoning, adaptation and learning in agents; programming languages and platforms for modeling, designing and implementing agents; simulations and predictive analysis in agent systems; reasoning with uncertain knowledge; introduction to game theory as a mathematical model for designing agent interactions: cooperation, negotiation, concurrency and forming coalitions.

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Learning methods

Lectures using presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper.

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

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Distribution of the available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

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Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

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Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Activities 15.2 and 16.1 have been completed.

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Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

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Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year