- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the intelligence expected to be demonstrated by machines and computer programs. This course is designed to provide students with expertise in creating and modifying required AI algorithms and techniques. The first part of the course will focus on classic AI solutions (especially decision making) while the second part will cover some of machine learning (ML) related applications of AI (with an emphasis on learning from examples). The course will consider real world problems that need to be solved with applications of AI and the techniques used to build such applications (e.g. using the techniques to create challenging non player characters (NPC) in games development or password strength classification and intrusion detection in network security). More specifically, students will learn about the searching paradigm in designing intelligent agents and will practice implementing search algorithms. Probabilistic reasoning will also be explored to help students learn how to deal with incomplete information and uncertainty. The course will also examine different learning techniques to guide students in creating self-learning models that can improve performance in decision-making over time through practical examples.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 8042
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$841.07
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe what AI and ML are.
- Identify the right solution for a specific AI problem.
- Design and implement common search algorithms in AI including heuristic search and game search trees (e.g. minimax).
- Demonstrate reasoning in the presence of incomplete and/or uncertain information (probabilistic reasoning).
- Describe ML related applications of AI.
- Practice different 'learning from examples' algorithms (e.g. decision trees, regression models, artificial neural networks, inductive inference).
- Apply AI and ML techniques to real world problems (e.g. natural language processing or computer vision).
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Artificial Intelligence (COMP 8085) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Science (Database Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Games Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time
- Applied Computer Science (Human Computer Interface Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Administration Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Wireless and Mobile Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of COMP 8085 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 88254
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 31 In Progress and Full
- CRN 88254
- $841.07 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Mon | 18:30 - 22:15 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 325 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ashkan Jangodaz
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on February 17 due to statutory holiday - Family Day. 1. Please email compBSc@bcit.ca for departmental approval. Include your full name, student number (A0#), course number (e.g. COMP 7000), and CRN #. 2. This is a BScACS course. BScACS courses are also open to non-bachelor program students, if approval is granted by the BScACS Program Head. 3. BScACS program students have up to seven (7) years to complete the program starting from the date of their first technical degree-level course or the date of acceptance to the BScACS program, whichever comes first.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of COMP 8085 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 68782
Dates
Apr 04 - Jun 27 Seats Available
- CRN 68782
- $841.07 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04 - Jun 27 | Fri | 18:30 - 22:15 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 325 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ashkan Jangodaz
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class Friday, April 18th - Easter 1. Please email compBSc@bcit.ca for departmental approval. Include your full name, student number (A0#), course number (e.g. COMP 7000), and CRN #. 2. This is a BScACS course. BScACS courses are also open to non-bachelor program students, if approval is granted by the BScACS Program Head. 3. BScACS program students have up to seven (7) years to complete the program starting from the date of their first technical degree-level course or the date of acceptance to the BScACS program, whichever comes first.
Status
Seats Available
2 seats remaining as of Thu March 27, 2025 at 10:49 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.