Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to acquire an overview of the most important aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science at an introductory level, and to gain skills and understanding in formalizing aspects of human intelligence.
Omschrijving	This module provides an overview of the subjects dealt within the Artificial Intelligence program. Human and artificial intelligence will be approached from different angles, concentrating on the following topics: what is intelligence, the anatomy and working of the brain, differences and similarities between brains and computers, observation and optical illusion, remembering and forgetting, language and language disorders, reasoning, different forms of learning, neural networks, cognitive modelling, consciousness and the philosophical problem of body and mind. The focus in all these topics will be on the question of formalization: how can we gain a better understanding of a phenomenon by creating a formal description of it, whether in a mathematical, computational or logical formalism. In addition, the module will focus on several applications of Artificial Intelligence in the field of knowledge technology and cognitive ergonomics.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T) (The course will consist of 1 weekly lecture and 2 weekly tutorials. Note that tutorials are mandatory. The consequence of missing a tutorial is that assignment points will not be awarded for that week.)
Toetsvorm	Opdracht (AST) (The final grade will be based on the best 6 out of 7 assignments, 10% each, a video assignment 10%, the group wiki assessment (20%) and the individual wiki assessment (10%). A minimum grade of 5.5 is required to pass.)
Vaksoort	propedeuse
Coördinator	prof. dr. N.A. Taatgen
Docent(en)	PhD. S.K. Mehlhorn ,prof. dr. N.A. Taatgen
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Cognitive Science 3rd edition José Luis Bermúdez 978110844034 €  55,00
Entreevoorwaarden	No prior knowledge is assumed: this is the first Bachelor's course for new AI students.
Opmerkingen	Make sure to order the book in time, because it will be needed in the first week. You can also use the first edition of the book. This course is taught in a Learning Community setup. Artificial Intelligence (BSc) is a Fixed Quota (Numerus Fixus) programme. As a consequence, their courses (course code WBAI) are closed for students that are not registered under the AI BSc programme, unless the course is part of the mandatory curriculum of their programme. If you wish to take this course in your minor – or as part of a so-called ‘unofficial’ pre-master’s – please use the official procedure through the Board of Examiners form.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Artificial Intelligence 1 semester I a verplicht