Development of a Shared Curriculum for Studies in Computer Science and Information Systems

The basic principles of the development of modern curriculum in computer science and information systems in Latvia as well as lessons learnt are discussed. The curriculum is based on two widely used documents “Computing Curricula 1991” and “IS’97”. At the same time the curriculum is strongly influenced by the local conditions of Latvian higher education system and requirements of the labour market. Some international experience in a model curriculum development has been acquired, too. New trends have emerged and new requirements have been fixed. Now, after ten years of experience there is a strong necessity to weight the pros and cons and to start revising of the curriculum

Development of Distance Education in the Eastern European Countries

The evolution of the European structure brought about the promotion of the distance education as a new strategy for the 3rd Millennium. Its development was due to the even more diversified work market and the expansion of communication techniques. In the modern society ruled by new forms and levels of competition, education became a top priority. As a consequence, the policy of education, especially the academic one, needs to be perceived from a totally new perspective. In a world where there are no longer boundaries for information and communication techniques the part played by universities changed accordingly. In this context, distance education represents an important step in the evolution of teaching. The progress of modern society demands new types of teaching which should increase the professional preparation, allowing general access to higher education forms

MODEL TRANSFORMATIONS FOR KNOWLEDGE BASE INTEGRATION WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF STRUCTURAL MODELLING

Abstract Many different methods and models have been developed and successfully used for diagnosis problem solving. At the same time reuse and integration of different approaches and models are open questions till now. Practically it is impossible to use a model developed earlier in a new application without building it from scratch and using a description language specific for a corresponding method. In this paper we suppose that a set of knowledge bases constitutes a repository of syntactically different models developed for diagnosis problem solving. In the broad sense the problem of reuse of a model captured in a knowledge base is reduced to the problem of a model transformations from one specific modelling method to another. Several approaches to model transformations are outlined. This paper reflects results obtained in a pilot project where transformation methods and algorithms have been worked out for structural models of complex technical systems developed in the structural modelling and in the multilevel flow modelling approaches

Applied Computer Systems

The Journal Applied Computer Systems is an open access scientific journal published biannually in May and December. The journal serves for experience generation in computer science and information technologies use in different applications and is a source of information for the industry practitioners, for academic personnel and students. The journal publishes research papers describing new results, original ideas and applications or reports on the development and maintenance of actual systems addressing issues concerning theory, development, management and applications of advanced applied computer science

Multi-Agent Auction Based Simulation Tool for an Insurance Policy Market

The paper presents a simulation tool for automated interactions between insurance companies and their clients during the travel insurance buying process. Insurance deal evaluation model using price and insured risks has been developed based on the study of the Latvian insurance market. The proposed model is used together with well-known agent auction protocols, thus providing a multi-agent negotiation protocol. It allows automating one-to-many negotiations between client and insurance companies simulating electronic insurance policy marketplace. The simulation tool has been developed using the MASITS methodology and tool, thus providing a case study for the methodology and tool for a new type of system

International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies- CompSysTech ’ 2005 Development of Frame Systems Shell for Learning of Knowledge Representation Issues

Abstract: The paper describes a created shell Frame System for Knowledge Representation (FSZA) that is used for student tutoring purpose. Functions that are available in the shell are described and its architecture presented. The requirements for the extension of the shell are formulated from the structural modelling viewpoint. The final goal of the outgoing work is to develop a flexible tool for knowledge representation and reasoning on complex systems structure, functions and behaviour