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CMSC 671 Principles of Artificial Intelligence C ourse O verview

This course provides an overview of the principles of artificial intelligence, including a brief history of AI and an exploration of its current state. Topics covered include programming assignments, exams, and instructor availability.

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CMSC 671 Principles of Artificial Intelligence C ourse O verview

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  1. CMSC 671Principles ofArtificial IntelligenceCourse Overview Fall 2015

  2. Today’s class • Course overview • Introduction • Brief history of AI • What is AI? (and why is it so interesting?) • What’s the state of AI now?

  3. Web Resources • Class web page http://cs.umbc.edu/courses/671/fall15 • Piazza discussion site https://piazza.com/umbc/fall2015/cmsc671/home • Blackboard http://blackboard.umbc.edu/

  4. Homework and grading policies • Six to eight homework assignments (mix of written and programming) • One-time extensions of up to a week may be granted if requested in advance • Last-minute requests for extensions probably will not be granted • Late policy: being refined, see web next week • NOTE ON READING: Please do the reading before each class!

  5. Programming • You’re encouraged to do assignments in Python • We’ll use Python in the notes and examples • This is a good chance for you to learn Python • In some cases, you may be able to use Java • Why not Lisp or Prolog? • Some assignments may require using other systems • E.g., C5 decision tree learning system, Weka Machine learning environment, Prolog, Jess production rule system, etc.

  6. Exams • Midterm exam • In class in mid October • About 15% of grade • Final exam • At regularly scheduled time • About 25% of grade • Comprehensive, but with an emphasis on the last half of material (e.g., 30/70 split)

  7. Instructor availability • Professor Finin • Office hours: by arrangement • Drop in whenever my door is open • Direct general questions (i.e., those that other students may also be wondering about and that Google can’t answer) to Piazza first • We will try to respond to postings on the discussion list or private email messages within 24 hours • Teaching assistant, RichaGandhewar, office hours tbd

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