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: - provide an overview of the most important aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science at an introductory level, and to show skills and understanding in formalizing aspects of human intelligence.
Omschrijving	This module provides an overview of the subjects dealt with in 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, memory and learning, language and reasoning, neural networks, cognitive modelling, 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.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T) ((The course will consist of 1 weekly lecture and 2 weekly tutorials.))
Toetsvorm	Opdracht (AST) (The final grade is based on the sum of points that is earned by handing in group homework assignments (60/100 points - 6 out of 7 assignments will count; students have to attend to hand in the assignments), making an educational movie (10/100 points), and contributing to the learning community's wiki page (30/100 points - 20 individual and 10 group points). Individual points are given based on the quality and quantity of the individual contribution. Group points are given based on the quality and size of the wiki as a whole. To pass the course, one has to score at least a 5.5.)
Vaksoort	propedeuse
Coördinator	prof. dr. N.A. Taatgen
Docent(en)	S.K. Mehlhorn, PhD. ,prof. dr. N.A. Taatgen
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Cognitive Science 2nd edition José Luis Bermúdez 9781107653351 €  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. This course was registered last year with course code KIB.ORKI03 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