Advanced Python Programming - COMP7022

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Module delivery information

Location Term Level1 Credits (ECTS)2 Current Convenor3 2026 to 2027
Canterbury
Autumn Term 7 20 (10) Matteo Migliavacca checkmark-circle
Canterbury
Spring Term 7 20 (10) Doug Santry checkmark-circle

Overview

Artificial Intelligence is an exciting and rapidly advancing technology. The computer language of choice is almost exclusively Python. Python is a powerful language with an unmatched ecosystem of software packages. This module equips the successful student with the tools they need for a life-long career in AI programming and data-driven problem solving. The student will learn the advanced language features required for solving the challenging AI problems. Material includes tools for data manipulation and preparation, AI programming software packages and visualisation tools. All instruction employs the industry standard programming tools universally used for experimentation and result dissemination.

Details

Contact hours

40 (Lectures, Classes)

Availability

Autumn (September Start)
Spring (January Start)

Method of assessment

In class practical worth 20%
Mini practical worth 30%
Online test worth 50%

Reassessment: Like for like

Indicative reading

Learning outcomes

On successfully completing the module, students will be able to: 

Apply best-practices when preparing and manipulating data.

Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse problems and solve them with advanced AI algorithms.

Build advanced AI programs with software libraries.

Apply an advanced understanding of performance trade-offs when creating solutions to AI problems.

Notes

  1. Credit level 7. Undergraduate or postgraduate masters level module.
  2. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  3. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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