Artificial Intelligence
Volledige vakbeschrijving
The course starts with an analysis of the question "Can machines think", and the preconceptions usually encountered in discussions about that idea. Next the metaphor of an “intelligent agent” is introduced, that is, of an entity that pursues goals by perceiving and acting flexibly and autonomously in a possibly very complex environment. The main part of the course explores the metaphor of an intelligent agent by introducing a number of state-of-the-art concepts, algorithms, and methods which enable computers (i.e., software and robots) to solve problems in a way which deserves to be called intelligent.Doelstellingen van dit vak
•To convey the ideas that have emerged over the past fifty years of Artificial Intelligence research, and about two millenia of related work, expressed in the study of so-called intelligent agents. •To discuss the possibility of machines that think. •To show how algorithms can be used (1) to understand human behavior in terms of underlying processes, and (2) to enable systems to think or act intelligently.Voorwaarden
Secondary school mathematic (See SCI-M).Aanbevolen literatuur
•Russell, S., & Norvig, P. (2009, Third Edition). Artificial Intelligence. A modern approach. Prentice-Hall. •Wooldridge, M. (2009, Second Edition). An introduction to multi-agent systems. John Wiley & Sons.Instructional format
Depending on the group size, tutorial group meetings and lectures.
Examination
Final written exam and course-accompanying excercises (classroom assignments and/or homework assignments – classroom attendence is of critical importance).
This course is a prerequisite for the following course(s):
•SSC3010 Human Reasoning and Decision Making
SCI2036
Periode 2
28 okt 2024
20 dec 2024
Studiepunten:
5.0Coördinator:
- T.H. Dick