3.50 Credits
Examines the concepts of the development and application of Expert and Decision Support Systems (DSS). Specific software packages used in the lab are: EXSYS EL, IFPS, VP EXPERT, Expert Choice, and LightShip. Case studies and/or actual projects are used to apply theory and the software tools noted above to practical situations. The ethical, societal, and legal implications of the development of these systems are considered.