Logic Programming (CMPE413) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Logic Programming CMPE413 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to teach different logic programming concepts via programming practices realized by using different logic programming languages. The students will be able to compare how different logic programming concepts are handled in different type of languages. The students get a chance to apply their knowledge by completing homework assignments written in example logic programming languages.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Gain necessary knowledge for LISP/Prolog programming.
  • Discuss main constructs of logic programming languages.
  • Comprehend the basic differences between logic programming and imperative, functional, and object-oriented languages.
  • Identify practical/suitable usage areas for logic programming.
Course Content Lisp programming: symbolic expressions, elementary functions, Lambda notation, forms, functions, list structures, Prolog programming: facts, rules, relationships; data structures; backtracking; input/output; built-in predicates.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Logical Agents Chapter 7 (from other source 5)
2 First-Order Logic Chapter 8 (from other source 5)
3 Inference in First-Order Logic Chapter 9 (from other source 5)
4 Inference in First-Order Logic Chapter 9 (from other source 5)
5 Clauses, Predicates, Satisfying Goals, Operators and Arithmetic (In Prolog) Chapter 2,3,4 (from other source 1)
6 Input Outputs /Loops /Preventing Backtracking (In Prolog) Chapter 5,6,7 (from other source 1)
7 List Processing String Processing (In Prolog) Chapter 9,10 (from other source 1)
8 Syntax, Semantics, Functions, Variables (in LISP) Chapter 4,5,6 (from main text)
9 Syntax, Semantics, Functions, Variables (in LISP) Chapter 4,5,6 (from main text)
10 Control Structures, Macros (in LISP) Chapter 7,8 (from main text)
11 Numbers, Characters, Strings, Collections, File I/O (in LISP) Chapter 10,11,14 (from main text)
12 Object Reorientation (Generic functions, Classes) (in LISP) Chapter 16,17 (from main text)
13 Object Reorientation (Generic functions, Classes) (in LISP) Chapter 16,17 (from main text)
14 Practical Applications (in LISP) Chapter 26,27,28 (from main text)

Sources

Course Book 1. Seibel, P., “Practical Common LISP”, 2005, Springer.
Other Sources 2. M.Bramer, “Logic Programming with Prolog”, 2005, Springer, ISBN: 1-85233-938-1.
3. L.Sterling, E.Shapiro, “The Art of Prolog: Advanced Programming Techniques”, (MIT Press Series in Logic Programming),
4. http://www.atilim.edu.tr/~hurevren/COMPE462/Sebesta_Ch16.ppt
5. http://common-lisp.net/
6. Artificial Intelligence : A Modern Approach (Second Edition)., Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig, Prentice-Hall, 2003, ISBN: 0-13-790395.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 15
Presentation - -
Project 1 30
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; acquires the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selects and applies proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. X
3 Develops the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Demonstrates the ability to select, and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. X
5 Develops the ability to design experiments, gather data, analyze, and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline.
6 Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both individually and in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams in fields related to software engineering. X
7 Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to deliver effective presentations, and to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 Gains knowledge of at least one foreign language; acquires the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
9 Acquires an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.
10 Acts in accordance with ethical principles and possesses knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.
11 Knows the standards used in software engineering practices.
12 Knows about business practices such as project management, risk management and change management.
13 Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation.
14 Gains knowledge on sustainable development.
15 Has knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of software engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
16 Acquires awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 Applies knowledge and skills in identifying user needs, developing user-focused solutions and improving user experience. X
18 Gains the ability to apply engineering approaches in the development of software systems by carrying out analysis, design, implementation, verification, validation, and maintenance processes. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 10 10
Report
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 125