Master of Science / Post Graduate Diploma
in
Artificial Intelligence
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Department of Computational
Mathematics
Faculty of Information Technology
University of Moratuwa
June 2017
Introduction
The Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa wishes to announce
the 2nd intake of MSc. Degree in Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka. The primary
objective of the MSc programme is to impart the knowledge of theory and
applications of modern Artificial Intelligence techniques to devise intelligent software
solutions for tomorrow’s world thereby ensuring multifaceted career paths for
potential candidates.
Entry Requirements
1.1
The Honours degree of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
or the Honours degree of the Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology and Management of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka;
OR
1.2
The Honours degree of the Bachelor of the Science of Engineering of the
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in a relevant field of specialization as
may be approved by the Senate;
OR
1.3
A four year degree from a recognized university in Information
Technology/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or any other related
field as may be approved by the Senate;
OR
1.4
A four year honours degree from a recognized university in a relevant field
with a minimum of one year of appropriate experience as may be approved
by the Senate;
OR
1.5
A three year degree from a recognized university in a relevant field with a
minimum of two years of appropriate experience as may be approved by the
Senate;
OR
2.6 Any recognized category of membership of a recognized professional
institute, obtained through an academic route, with a minimum of two years
of recognized appropriate experience obtained after the membership, as may
be approved by the Senate.
Course Structure
The course is of two years duration (part time). Post Graduate Diploma in Artificial
Intelligence and MSc in Artificial Intelligence offer common curricula that include 11
compulsory modules (22 credits) and 5 elective modules (10 credits). Lecturers will
be held during weekends.
Minimum pass criterion for the Post Graduate Diploma is 32 credits. Those who
satisfy this criterion at the end of the first year would be able to select one of the
following two options:
(a) Continue for the MSc in Artificial Intelligence
(b) Exit the programme with a Post Graduate Diploma
Those who continue to follow MSc in Artificial Intelligence will be offered three
more courses (6 credits): Research Methodologies, Philosophy of Science and
Scientific Communications in the second year together with a Research Project (16
credits) of one year duration.
Year One - Semester 1
Course
Code
IT 5107
IT 5401
IT 5805
IT 5306
IT 5403
IT 5407
IT 5408
IT 5410
IT 5411
Name
Programming Essentials for Artificial Intelligence
Essentials of Artificial Intelligence
Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
Distributed Computing Concepts for AI
Deductive Reasoning and Logic Programming
Neuroscience & Neurocomputing
Evolutionary Computing
Artificial Cognitive Systems
Fuzzy Reasoning
Year One - Semester 2
Course
Code
IT 5202
IT 5405
IT 5302
IT 5402
IT 5406
IT 5409
IT 5502
IT 5512
IT 5413
Name
Data Mining and Data Warehousing
Software Agents and Swarm Intelligence
Cryptography and Security Mechanisms
Semantic Web and Ontological Engineering
Intelligent Solutions for Industry
Natural Language Processing
Embedded Robotics
Inductive Logic Programming
Kansei Systems
Year Two
Course
Code
IT 6901
IT 6902
IT 6903
IT 6999
Name
Research Methodologies
Philosophy of Science
Scientific Communication
Research Project
Credits
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Compulsory/
Elective
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Credits Compulsory/
Elective
2
C
2
C
2
E
2
E
2
E
2
E
2
E
2
E
2
E
Credits
2
2
2
16
Compulsory
for MSc only
for MSc only
for MSc only
for MSc only
Contacts
Immediate contact:
Madushika Silva Tel. 0112650301 Ext: 8200
[email protected];
Course Coordinator:
Dr. K.S.D Fernando
[email protected]
Address:
Faculty of Information Technology
Department of Computational Mathematics
University of Moratuwa
Katubedda, Moratuwa
Phone:
0112650301
www:
www.itfac.mrt.ac.lk
Ext: 8202
Fee Structure
Application Fee
Registration Fee
Non Refundable Library Deposit
Refundable Library Deposit
Course Fee year 1
Course Fee Year 2
Application Procedure
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
3000.00
5,000.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
190,000.00
150,000.00
Application form and other relevant information can be obtained from the Assistant
Registrar of the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa,
Katubedda, Moratuwa or download from: www.itfac.mrt.ac.lk
The duly filled application should be submitted with a paying in voucher obtained
from any branch of the Bank of Ceylon for Rs. 3000/= (being the application fee)
drawn in favour of the Bursar , University of Moratuwa, Account No 70993353
together with copies of degree certificate or other professional qualification
certificate, relevant work experience certificates and the birth certificate.
Your application together with other documents stated above must be sent under
registered post to
Coordinator
MSc/PG Dip in Artificial Intelligence
Department of Computational Mathematics
Faculty of Information Technology
University of Moratuwa
Katubedda, Moratuwa.
(Please indicate “Application for MSc/PG Dip in AI 2017” on the top left hand
corner of the envelop).