CSCI-4550/6550: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (It's For Real!)

(Fall, 2002: 11:15 MWF, GSRC 306)

 

Description (Theme: Search, Knowledge Representation, Intelligent Behavior)

An examination of the artificial intelligence approach to modeling cognitive processes.  Includes an introduction to heuristic methods, problem representation and search methods, classic AI techniques, and a review of the controversial issues of the AI paradigm of cognition as computation.

 

Instructor: Don Potter

Office: GSRC-115 (enter through 111), Phone: 542-0361

Hours: By Appointment, Drop In, or _________________

Notes: Be sure to leave a note/voice-mail/email if I'm not in.  If you stop by and the door to 111 is locked, it is possible that I am in the office.  Ring the doorbell and wait several seconds (it takes time to get from my office to the front door).

 

Text:

1) Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach by Russell and Norvig, Prentice Hall, 1995.

 

References:

1) Artificial Intelligence, Structures and Strategies for Complex Problem Solving, 3rd Edition by Luger & Stubblefield

2) Essentials of Artificial Intelligence by Ginsberg

3) Artificial Intelligence by Rich & Knight

6) Current Literature

 

Grading:

 

Assignments

25%

Programs, Homeworks (not accepted late)

Projects

25%

Reports, Prototypes, Presentations (not accepted late)

Exams

30%

Around Sept 20th and Nov 6th (no make-up)

Final Exam

20%

Around Friday Dec 13th: noon)

 

Policies:

Each student is required to do his/her own work.  Any evidence of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated, and will be subject to a grade of Zero and disciplinary action.  Be sure you are familiar with the University's academic honesty policy as well as the departmental policy (attached).

 

NOTE: The course syllabus provides a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary.