Postgraduate Course: Computer Programming for Speech and Language Processing (LASC11096)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Language Sciences |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course introduces the concept of computer programming and the python programming language. It focuses on how to think about solving problems in ways that can be addressed algorithmically, with examples relevant to speech and language.
Wednesdays: 3.10 Dugald Stewart Building
Thursdays: 3.02 Appleton Tower
Submission: Electronically only |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. 3.10 Dugald Stewart Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
A student who has completed this course should:
* Understand the basic principles of computer programming
* Be familiar with the basics of the Python programming language
* Be able to see how to address problems from a computational perspective
* Be able to write programs to manipulate reorganise and process speech and text in non-trivial ways |
Assessment Information
50% 2 hour closed book exam
50% Coursework assignment |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Robert Clark
Tel: (0131 6)51 1767
Email: Rob.Clark@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
Email: Toni.noble@ed.ac.uk |
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